CDC provides information and educational materials for women and health care providers to raise awareness about the five main gynecologic cancers. Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in a woman’s reproductive organs. Gynecologic cancers begin in different places within a woman’s pelvis, which is the area below the stomach and in between the hip bones.

Cervical cancer begins in the cervix, which is the lower, narrow end of the uterus.
Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries, which are located on each side of the uterus.
Uterine cancer begins in the uterus, the pear-shaped organ in a woman’s pelvis where the baby grows when a woman is pregnant.
Vaginal cancer begins in the vagina, which is the hollow, tube-like channel between the bottom of the uterus and the outside of the body.
Vulvar cancer begins in the vulva, the outer part of the female genital organs.

Common Reproductive Health Concerns

Endometriosis

Uterine Fibroids

Gynecologic Cancer

HIV/AIDS

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Sexual Violence

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Interstitial Cystitis

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

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Sources

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HIV/AIDS

Sexual Violence

Interstitial Cystitis

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Sources