Hi all, I had my Bartholin gland removed 6 days ago and now waiting for biopsy results. I am still bleeding slightly which is to be expected, but the pain and soreness has got worse. I've not got a follow-up appointment, I just see the consultant once...
Hi Everyone, just an up-date from last speaking to you all. I have had an MRI scan and went for my results last week. The Consultant has had a MDT meeting with Christie's and they want the whole Bartholin gland removed and biopsied. So had my pre-op...
I had my VIN3 operation 6 days ago, I'm washing my vulva twice a day , using shower, and I'm taking ibuprofen & paracetamol for the pain. I'm experiencing some yellowish discharge , not a great deal , but I can feel it when I pass it. Is this normal in...
I had vin3 surgery in July 25. Im still experiencing tingling sensation, vulva is red, I have burning sensation when I wee!! Could it possibly be a reacurance happening or something else? I have my 1st check up next Wednesday,but looking for advice...
I had a WLE for VIN 2/3 just over 5 weeks ago. They removed quite a bit of skin (weren't able to remove it all unfortunately). My incision was quite large and difficult to stitch, so inevitably my stitches burst a couple of days after surgery. Since then...
I thought the worst was over after my diagnosis, treatment and recovery.... BUT I was wrong!!! That's when reality kicked in and I realized life wasn't ever going to go back to the way it was. I'm 45 yrs old and should be enjoying sex more than ever....
I finally had my follow up appointment. So far it's looking like I'm clear. They are not too concerned over the white patches I have on my vulva. I will be having check up every 6mths. I was told the tingling sensation Im experiencing is normal and...
I still have white patches in my vulva area 6 weeks after my VIN3 operation. I'm not iching, or any soreness, how ever I do feel burning when having a wee. Does this mean it's come back some where else ?? In the area ! Is this normal. Any advice would...
Hello everyone Im due to have an operation for a vulva cancer on the 31st They said it’s only 2.5 cms but will take 4cms round How long will it take me to recover. Will I have to have treatment ie chemo or radiation I’m so worried but don’t have...
VIN 3 WLE . I had my operation on 3rd June 2025. I seem to be healing ok. Slight discomfort and discharge, but bearable . I believe it takes a while until you feel some normality in your vulva . My worry is ,I am still waiting on my biopsy results...
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