Cancer Susceptibility in Females Exposed to Diethylstilbestrol during Foetal Development
Received Date: Aug 01, 2023 / Published Date: Aug 30, 2023
Abstract
Vaginal cancer is a rare and often misunderstood gynecological malignancy that originates in the cells of the vagina. The vagina is a muscular tube connecting the external genitals to the uterus, and while it is a relatively infrequent site for cancer development compared to other gynecological cancers, it can have a significant impact on women's health when diagnosed. This introduction provides an overview of vaginal cancer, covering its risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and the importance of awareness and early detection. Vaginal cancer is associated with several risk factors, although the exact cause is not always clear. These risk factors may include a history of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, smoking, a weakened immune system, and exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) in utero.
Citation: Nelson SM (2023) Cancer Susceptibility in Females Exposed to Diethylstilboestrol during Foetal Development. Current Trends Gynecol Oncol, 8: 168.
Copyright: © 2023 Nelson SM. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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