Vulvar Disorders

Vulvar Disorders

• Understand the pathophysiology and clinical approaches to the evaluation, management, and prevention of both frequently and infrequently recognized vulvovaginal disorders
• Recognize and monitor risk factors for both the development of vulvar disorders and the exacerbation of underlying vulvar disease
• Counsel patients on prevention strategies to decrease the risk of common vulvovaginal disorders
• Screen and evaluate patients for common vulvar disorders and recognize less frequently diagnosed conditions
• Recognize systemic conditions that can present as vulvar disorders
• Treat patients with both uncomplicated and complicated vulvar disorders and make appropriate referrals when indicated

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Volume VIII, Number 2, April 2009

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.