Hi all,
Wondering if anyone can advise on what initial biopsies for VIN are like and the recovery afterwards? I've just received a referral for gynae oncology appointment a few days before we're due to go abroad on holiday, and reading about the recovery (no swimming, and potential for infection etc) I'm wondering if I should ask to push it back.
I've seen a gynaecologist who on visual inspection (and due to CIN and AiN history) suspects VIN and has referred me. They were very reassuring and said it wouldn't quite be 2 weeks due to holidays etc, and these are longstanding issues, we're just being cautious etc. The examination without the dye/swabs etc said one 18mm and one 8mm patch, and he suggested biopsies would involved the odd stitch.
I'm torn between wanting an answer as soon as possible, but also cautious about being in a foreign country if there are any adverse effects that I would have to explain in a foreign health system and language.and not being able to join in with the family. But this would mean delaying 3 weeks.
I've been told I'll have vulvoscopy with biopsies, colposcopy and ultrasound (for heavy periods) at the appointment. Is it really stupid to consider delaying this appointment?
