Ls biopsy
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I was diagnosed just 6 months ago, but had symptoms for 9 months before then which I thought was thrush and used canestan. Since diagnosis, I've been using clob and vagifem which have got the itch etc under control. Unfortunately my labia has fused quite a bit in the last 6 months. Has anyone else found fusing to happen over a short period of time. I'm due to go for a biopsy soon as there is an area that hasn't responded to the treatment.
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lee12629 Lindylou11
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Jess1612 Lindylou11
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i would also ask the same question as Lee. If they have given you a firm diagnosis why do a biopsy unless they want to be very sure and rule out anything else. Just a word of warning that if you have been using a Steroid such as Clob then it is not always conclusive that LS will show up as the steroid may have dampened it down. It is much better to have a biopsy prior to any steroid use. This happened to me and I had the wrong diagnosis and treatment for months - to be honest I am still unsure if I do have LS because my symptoms are not typical of but some of my appearance is.... Such as absorbed labia minor and inflammation.
If you do go for the biopsy my personal experience was that it was not that bad at all and I had no issues recovering from the biopsy site quickly. In fact the local injection actually gave me a day of great comfort and I went shopping for hours until the injection wore off!!
Good luck and will be keen to hear your results and if it is detected.
lee12629 Jess1612
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maeflower78 Lindylou11
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Morrell1951 Lindylou11
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You say the biopsy is to be of an area that didn't respond to the drugs. That's the answer. I think the doctor is on the lookout for dysplasia, this is a good thing. You have your LS diagnosis, so you don't need to worry about supressing symptoms with the drugs. We want eagle-eye doctors.
sheila49099 Lindylou11
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I thought that after the itch stopped that I would be fine. Not so! I do use organic coconut oil twice daily so that keeps me comfortable but I feel like I have lost a very important part of me. I don't even feel like a woman anymore......
hanny32508 Lindylou11
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I'm wondering about the biopsy - you already know that it's LS?
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lee12629 Lindylou11
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