Vulvar ulcers are sores that affect the vulva, which is the external part of the female genitalia. These sores may be very painful, or they may not hurt at all. Most vulvar ulcers are caused by ...

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Vulvar ulcers or lesions can occur due to an STI or another infection. Treatment can depend on the cause. What are vulvar ulcers? The vulva is the outer part of a woman’s genitals.

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Vulvar ulcers are ... Vaginal ulcers (also vulvar or genital ulcers) are small sores that form on your vagina, the passageway connecting your uterus (womb) to the outside of your body. They can also form on your vulva, the ...