Overview
Precancerous Genital Lesions can occur in the cervix, vulvar and vagina. This premalignant condition is known as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VAIN) respectively.Signs and Symptoms
Pain, Pruritus, Dyspareunia, Post coital bleeding, Vaginal dischargeCommon Causes
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infectionRisk Factors
Smoking, Increased parity, Early age of intercourse, Unprotective sex, Oral contraceptive pills, ImmunocompromisedInvestigation Techniques
Vaginal examination, Pap smear, Colposcopy, Biopsy and histopathologyTreatment and Prevention
Ablative therapy, Local excision, Laser therapy, Topical estrogen cream, Hysterectomy, HPV vaccination, Quit smoking, Protective sex