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What is vulvectomy?

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Vulvectomy refers to a http://www.answers.com/topic/gynaecology-1 procedure in which the http://www.answers.com/topic/vulva is partly or completely removed. Usually this is performed as a last resort in certain cases of http://www.answers.com/topic/cancer, http://www.answers.com/topic/dysplasia or http://www.answers.com/topic/human-papillomavirus (genital warts). The patient experiences severe pain in the groin area for a couple of weeks after the procedure. Sexual function is generally still possible but limited.

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