I have an op for vulva cancer in 2007 and although I am grateful that they removed a tumor, I am distressed at the fact the consultant involved removed more than she should of done, did not record it and then has denied she has removed anything more than what is in my notes. Unfortunately up until recently consultants, doctors and even FGM nurses have covered up for the doctor and despite asking them to show me where my organs are, they continued to just say "it looks normal" yes my vulva looks normal, but it is my vagina (which is not and never has been affected) that has missing bits. Looking into this, what she has done to me is defined as FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) as it is illegal in this country to remove anything in that region for non medical purposes. Since then I have found out there is many women this has happened to, who have been left in severe distress over their treatment and the attiutude of doctors to cover it up. unfortunately though we have never been given a voice and I am constantly told they are doctors they can do what they want - it is not my body and do I not have the right to say what does and doesn't happen to it. has anyone else had this experience???
