Labia Minora Punch Biopsy Recovery
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Unexpectedly had a Labia Minora punch biopsy Thursday afternoon & have been in tremendous pain. The doctor suspected Lichen Sclerosis & did gave me a shot right in the labia Minora which really hurt, then did the punch biopsy & cauterized w/ silver nitrate after. Sent me home w/an expired tube of Lidocaine which only last 30 minutes & the burning pain returns. The throbbing has ceased but now 2 days later, the one lip is swollen & hurts just to softly smear on the lidocaine. Was hoping to feel better by now.
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Tree_hugger cris33486
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I had a biopsy, it did make matters worse for about 1 to 1.5 max weeks. First of all inflamed, then when healing it became itchy.
Hope you can rest up and take some time to recover, maybe go see a nurse or doctor if you are still feeling worried on Monday.
I really hope you are feeling better soon. It's a rollercoaster ride isn't it xxx💖
j10989 cris33486
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I had a similar experience and it took like two weeks to heal that spot if not longer. I have found out that you learn a lot from these pages and the experiences they share. I also have ditched my doctor for a dermatologist...the care is like night and day! I was sent home with literally no info and a tube of steroid cream. Good luck and if you haven't yet go to the dermatologist. Hope you feel better quick! Also soak in a hot bath with baking soda that helped a lot!
cris33486 j10989
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I'm 53 & had Lympho Epithelioma-like Carcinoma on my cervix in '04, so my GYN wants to keep a close eye on this.
j10989 cris33486
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That makes sense! I just had my 1st appt with my dermatologist last week. I was so relieved after months of no help or guidance that I'm singing their praises! So glad they are keeping an eye on you.
Kubie cris33486
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Recovery from a labia biopsy was 100 times more painfull and recovery time was way painful than my finger surgery. I literally had no pain to remove a growing tumor out of my finger..even after the weeks of recovery. I would rather do that again that to get another shot in the labia!!!
Healing really sucks..it's still very painful for two weeks!
Stop doing gynos for this..Go to a dermatologist!!! They know skin better than the gynos do. I've had my life changed by a dermatologist and using Protopic!!!
Any most of them NEVER find anythign wrong wtih the biopsy anyway.
Don't do it!!! Save yourself some PTSD after getting a labia punch!!!
deirdre1027 Kubie
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I noticed your comment about going to a Dermatologist and Protopic?? Is Protopic a numbing cream before the biopsy or something for pain after??
Very new to all of this, my gyno just informed me of 2 options.
Thanks,
Deirdre
debi14820 deirdre1027
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Hi Deirdre, I had a punch biopsy too. yes it does hurt, but the result is worth it. You will have a definite diagnosis hopefully. Don't tell my doctor this but i put some Recticare on my labia before my doctor did the biopsy. Then afterwards I did a lot of warm soaks. That brings the blood down to your bottom so it will heal faster. I get Recticare at any pharmacy. It's over the counter. Check in the aisle marked hemorrhoid cream, etc. It's 5% lidocaine. Do not put it on after the biopsy. It will burn! Maybe some others here will have some ideas for pain relief too?
dianne.us cris33486
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debi14820 dianne.us
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yes really why give her a tube of expired cream? Kind of makes us wonder who we can really trust doesn't it?
paula196713 cris33486
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Jeepers paula196713
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What I don't understand is why if he says you have LS you needed a biopsy. You can double check it yourself on the internet. I wouldn't have one. It's bad enough having LS without unnecessary additional pain and discomfort. If anybody here knows of a good reason to have a biopsy when it is apparent that it is LP can they please explain to me why this is. I am willing to accept I don't know everything, but......
Even if it is LP the treatment is the same surely.
paula196713 Jeepers
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Hey Keepers if I would have known what I was going to have to go through I would NOT have had a biopsy done. It's not worth this pain and loss of work. I regret having this done fore sure, like you said if you know it's LA why do this.
paula196713
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Jeepers paula196713
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that's okay. hope you are starting to recover now. Take care.
lynn12646 paula196713
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Hi Paula,
I had the vulva punch biopsy on Monday and it's still sore and swollen. My GYN told me that it takes about 10 days to fully heal and said it's necessary to have the biopsy because the steroid that's prescribed is super strong. Anywho, I sure hope you're feeling better. I have a few more days of suffering.
lynn12646 paula196713
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Hi Paula,
I had the vulva punch biopsy on Monday and it's still sore and swollen. My GYN told me that it takes about 10 days to fully heal and said it's necessary to have the biopsy because the steroid that's prescribed is super strong. Anywho, I sure hope you're feeling better. I have a few more days of suffering.