I had a VIN 3 local wide operation approx 4 weeks ago. I'm passing a yellow/ brown discharge and still feel slightly soar in that area. I'm washing twice a day , using shower, and taking paracetamol. My question is - is it normal to have this discharge...
Everyone mentions the diagnosis and treatment but no one mentions after surgery and any issues either short term or long term. After having a full radical vulvectomy and removal of some lymph nodes, I have lymphadema, the fluid has gone to my stomach...
Hi i finished treatment 16 months ago but for the last 8/weeks I have been suffering with vulva ulcers that just won’t heal seen oncologist today and had pain relief increased but came from the appointment feeling really low as they don’t know when...
I have finally had my operation for NIV3 pre cancer cells. Now even though I'm feeling groggy and light headed , I'm wondering what kind of pain releif they give you after a operation, Even tho I'm groggy, and cannot feel a thing in my intimate area...
So about 4 months ago I found a lump in the left side of my vulva. I went to the GP and was dismissed. I went back 1 month later and had to fight to see a GP who begrudgingly made a referral for an ultrasound without including key points like my age...
Hi all. I've asked before but I'll ask again. Has anyone had any issues post surgery. I have fluid in my stomach, not sure when or if it will go. Plus I have some nerve damage in my right thigh, again not sure of the outcome. All this is due to removal...
I was up and fasting ,drinking water until 10.30am got ready to go for my operation scheduled for today 12th May. My friend was picking me up, to take myself and my hubby to the hospital. Ready to get into car - BAM! Phone call, cancelled I'm so devastated...
7 weeks since WLE. This week I needed to get up and about, can't remember if I mentioned my letter from NHS saying I have CIN3 too, now have to wait for consultant appointment for that too. Visited GP 2 days back to discuss badly phrased letter...
Help !! Anyone have any ideas of how to stop the itchy , crawling feeling in my vulva. I have VIN 3 and due for operation on the 12th may, but could do with some relief. Any advice would be really appreciated, I'm washing in warm water only , and using...
Hi all, Not sure really how to phrase this, but here goes! How do you manage using tampons following vulval surgery? I had 2 surgeries in 2021 and had to stop using the coil following the cancer diagnosis / surgery. (My cancer is hormones receptive...
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