Cycling after vulva cancer

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Hi I am new here,

I had partial vulvectomy two years ago.  Unfortunately I am still sore and uncomfortable in that area, the doctor said it is the ‘new norm’

I can do everything, walking long distances and running three times a week, even though it is uncomfortable at times.

unfortunately I have not been able to return to cycling as the discomfort on the saddle is awful and leaves me in pain for weeks each time I try.

I have had my bike adjusted and tried various saddles.

Has anyone else had this problem ?

  • Hi, I’m new here too. Sorry that you are going through this and still uncomfortable. 
    im following your post because i used to do mountain marathons but due to injuries all i can tolerate is walking or cycling and cycling seems out of the equation. I’ve tried standing cycling like in spinning classes but can’t do this for long.

    I’ve seen other people mention in general (not to do with cycling) that they found sitting on a cushion with a hole in it helped with general sitting so I wonder if we should create some bespoke cycling shorts for ourselves- padded around the ass but with a hole in them around the uncomfortable areas? 

  • The cycling shorts are worth a thought, I have tried a saddle with cut out area but still painful, right at the top of the leg on the side the vulva was cut away, I really feel mutilated in that area 

  • Hi

    its 4 years since my surgery and it is still strange and uncomfortable I’ve tried cycling but ended up in tears. It rubbed so much because it’s so tender in that area it bled and was sore for weeks afterwards. I used to cycle everywhere and everyday but not any more I’ve tried all sorts of padding even stitching a piece of the honeycomb matting into my shorts. Do let us know if you do come up with anything. 

  • So sorry to hear you are still suffering and unable to cycle after four years, I will keep looking for a solution and appreciate any information given by others who have had the same surgery/treatment