Vulval biopsy

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Hello All Wave

I am in my late 30's. I've had some growths appear. I think over the last 6-12 months. It started with two raised flat lumps. Ruled out anything sexual health related. No warts etc. Attempted cryotherapy with no resolution other than the tops turning white.

Lumps remained and never fell off. GP did an urgent referral to gynae oncology who was very dismissive but couldn't say what they were. It was an external examination. I pointed out I now have a third to which she stated an ingrown hair. After looking said it was possibly a mole. But the third appeared in two weeks. Oncologist said they were not cancerous. No biopsy taken. If I am still concerned go back to my GP and ask for a referral with genital dermatology. I am on HRT.

I was concerned and they were new. I went for a private second opinion with a consultant who specialises in sexual health and genital dermatology. He couldn't offer an explanation. The Consultant biopsied the new growth and one of the older growths. I had punch biopsies. I also had a smear. I am HPV neg (High and low risk). I am nearly two weeks into the wait. 

I am concerned as used tanning beds and tanning injections in my youth. Has anyone had private biopsies? I am struggling with the wait. I was told as the day of biopsy it would be two weeks. I have now been told it may take three weeks. 

Thank you Blush

  • Hi  and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.

    I haven't paid privately to have biopsies but I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.

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