Teaching Vulvar Self-Examination to Patients-A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Vulvar self-examination (VSE) stands as a critical practice for the early detection of various vulvar pathologies, including vulvar cancer. As primary healthcare providers, physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners and other professionals play a pivotal role in educating patients about the significance of VSE and guiding them through this essential process.

This guide aims to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively instruct their patients on performing VSE.

You may also want to read this article published in IJGC. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1048891X24000331