Hi all thank you for allowing me to join this group. I am a 56 year old woman who is post menopause. I was diagnosed with LS about 3 weeks ago now after suffering what I thought was a urine infection. 3 different types of antibiotics later and a diagnosis of group B strep infection in the urine I still have the symptoms of a urine infection plus a new diagnosis of LS after seeing my GP face to face. I honestly didn't think there was anything to see 'down there' so was a bit miffed that they couldn't just give me another antibiotic. Anyway, why I have never noticed my inner labia have completely disappeared I cannot think why?!?!?! I have not been sexually active for over 10 years so didn't have anyone to tell me there were changes, plus when I shower or wash I was with a scrunchy shower thingy. Even when wiping after going for a pee it didn't click there were no inner labia :O I have never had a reason to look down there in a mirror or 'have a feel' so this has been happening without my knowledge for who knows how long!! Has this happened to anyone else? I have been prescribed an emollient for washing and a steroid cream to apply, but have now noticed small warty lumps on my vulva and bum crack. I have Crohn's disease and am taking an immunosuppressant injection every 8 weeks, this plus the steroid cream being applied to that area, my GP thinks this is why the warts have appeared due to a suppressed immune system. Great....double whammy :( Any advice or input would be very welcome thank you <3
Hi and welcome to the online community
I'm sorry to read you've been suffering with urine infections and now have a diagnosis of LS.
I can see that you've already joined the vulva cancer group, which is a great place to ask questions, share experiences and get support. When you feel ready to post there clicking on the link I've created will take you straight there where you can start a new post in the same way as you did here and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
It would be great if you could pop something about your diagnosis and treatment into your profile as it really helps others when answering or looking for someone with a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
If you have any difficulty navigating the community just drop me a reply and I'll be pleased to help.
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