I had a radical vulvectomy 23 years ago today. Followed by 16 further surgeries since then . I was only 46. Confused and terrified of how it would affect me . Well. I had no support. Was left to heal physically with daily nursing care. But the emotional...
Hi everyone, I’m reaching out for some advice and to hear from those who might have had similar experiences. A few months ago, I discovered a small ugly nodule on the inside of my buttock near my vaginal opening. Concerned, I visited my primary care...
Married over 40 years, raising 3 grandchildren and suddenly long time GYNO sends me for "life-saving surgery" of removal of vagina obliterative colpolclesis - horrible painful recovery with hematoma etc 1 yr ago - several months later still so much pain...
After referring me to gynaecology in November 2023. I had an examination & biopsy done on 9th of February 2024. On the 14th of February I was told had vulva cancer & cancerous cells in perineum. I was then referred to to gyn/oncology , after further examination...
Has anyone flown with Hydrmol (or equivalent emolient) and Dermovate? Both flammable. I have seen a 100g Hydromol tube on Amazon and have prescription for Dermovate. Can I put in hand luggage?? Or do I have to buy hold luggage on Easyjet? I have flown...
I have vulvar itch for nearly a year gp twice gave me canestan to apply and insert. Itch stops and come back.. I used to itch like crazy and some point I tear the skin.. the itch is on top of vulva and clit not under.. after skin tear the skin looks like...
My mum has vulva cancer, had surgery x2 and radio+chemo but the cancer is still active in lymph nodes of the groin and now one in the pelvis. They are offering a chemo only now and saying theirs not much more they can do after this and surgery is not...
Apologies in advance if I offend anyone with this post, but I need to vent out loud to people who will understand. I’m fed up with being told that I’m ‘brave’ and ‘strong’ and ‘amazing’. I’m none of those things. I’m a 47yo married mother of 3 who’s life...
I haven't been diagnosed yet but I have my first appointment in a couple of days time after being14 day fast tracked by my GP. She suspects vulva cancer as I have had Lichen Sclerosis for a long time except for a few year period when I was immune suppressed...
Ok apologies if I have asked this before (Heads all over the place!) Gynae thinks one of the lump's I have might be a Bartolins Cyst, I'm not convinced, I've had one before nothing like this. Anyhow after seven or so years the cyst part has burst or dissolved...
