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Q: Vulvar Biopsy - Need Info *please*!
asked by: moshposh on February 8th, 2004
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My doc just scheduled me for a biopsy with a gyn, but was very close-lipped with the info (no pun intended!). I'm not sure if *she* was uninformed, didn't want to worry me, or was just uncooperative but I function much better with information! I have had chronic itching and pain for over a year and have been treated for chronic yeast infections. I still have the itching and pain though even when the yeast is cleared up. Several months ago I developed what looked like cracks in the skin from the bottom of my pubic hair to about halfway down the length of my labia. It sometimes bleeds and always hurts. The doc first gave me a cortico-steriod cream (temovate) which I used for 2 weeks and some redness and puffiness have gone away, but not the cracks or pain. Now i'm scheduled for a biopsy. Does this sound like the next step? Could this be vulvar cancer? (i have a history of severe dysplasia on my cervix...) I will go for the biopsy no matter what, but my (soon to be ex-)doc made it sound like it was my fault and I must not be keeping myself clean! Any answers, comments, info would be *greatly* appreciated. I just want to feel more prepared. Thanks
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fitandwell
replied on February 9th, 2004
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I agree you need to change your doctor fast, I wouldnt worry too much about cancer it is very rare although I would certainly go ahead with the biopsy, it is highly likely your problems are caused by the recurrent yeast infections you say you have had, all the creams etc will I am sure helped to create some problems whilst clearing up others.Hope everything goes okay
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missbuttons
replied on February 9th, 2004
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Wow, I would dump that doctor really fast!

There is nothing wrong with getting a second opinion from another doctor before going ahead with the biopsy.

Good luck!
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