Fact Sheets

Cervical Dysplasia
A condition in which abnormal cells are present in the cervix. It's caused by the human papillomavirus.
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
HPV (human papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., and it raises your risk for several different kinds of cancer.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
The total combined cases of reported chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis reached the highest number ever in the United States in 2015, according to the CDC.
Vaginal Cancer
Vaginal cancer is a rare type of cancer that begins in the vagina. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Colposcopy
A colposcopy is a procedure to detect precancerous conditions and cancer of the cervix. Learn more about this procedure.
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that starts in cells in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus.
Vulvar Cancer
A type of cancer that starts in the vulva and can cause cause vulvar itchiness, pain, and bleeding.
Gynecologic Cancers
All women are at risk for developing gynecologic cancers, and the chances increase with age. Know the warning signs as early treatment is most effective.
Uterine Cancer
Uterine cancer is an umbrella term for cancers that develop inside the uterus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Cancer
Whether for screenings, diagnosis, or treatment for yourself or someone you care about, Yale Cancer Center offers multidisciplinary care.