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i was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus in 2007. I have constant itching, breaking of the skin and regular UTI's and Thrush. I do treat with ointments and use aqueous cream to wash. I have been told i need a hysterectomy, and after undergoing an abdominal scan ( internal scan would be painful), the doctor seemed to think that a vaginal hysterectomy would be the best option. My concern is that this might aggrivate my lichen sclerosus. Has anyone else with my condition had a vaginal hysterectomy? If so, were there any post surgery complications?
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powerwoman curveycat01
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I had a hysterectomy and I think this increased outbreaks of LS. I wouldn't have one unless absolutely necessary. The longer you can keep oestrogen in the body the better it is for LS. I didn't have a choice as I had peritonitus. The hystectomy saved my life. But after, I had that, I ended up getting breast cancer and LS. I am sure there is a connection between breast cancer and eostrogen. Anyway, the BC is ok for now, but LS is rampant!
The pain of this is unbearable right now! If I were you, I would get another opinion.
curveycat01 powerwoman
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Chrisy curveycat01
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samantha1970 curveycat01
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i had a TAH 3 years ago (kept my ovaries) and the LS started after the TAH. I'm now 45.
Is there any reason why you can't have a TAH? I know gyne's nowadays like to do the laparoscopic vaginal method as the recovery is suppose to be faster/easier.
I would suspect going this route would aggravate the LS due to the trauma of the surgery but I guess that would depend on how bad and to what extent the LS is.
For me I found my gyne is not looking after my LS and it's the dermatologist looking after it. Does your gyne look after your LS? Can the gyne give you an opinion? Also if it's a dermatologist looking after your LS perhaps ask for their opinion.
Samantha
curveycat01 samantha1970
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samantha1970 curveycat01
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in my case they don't cross paths... My gyne only likes to deal with internal structure/function whereas my dermatologist says she looks after the skin. I try and keep them both abreast of what the other says when I've seen each but they both have the attitude that they are dealing with different issues.
good luck and keep us updated.
Samantha
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