WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: A ? about vaginal biopsy

Re: A ? about vaginal biopsy

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 17 Dec 2000 08:03:54 -0600 (CST)

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Freezing in GA!!!!!!! We have a windchill of about 2 degrees! We even have some snow!!!!

I wanted to add something to what Dr. von Almen said about ice/cold to the vulva. I found that using a bag of frozen peas worked best. It was able to mold better to the area than using an ice bag or the like. I had to have a vulvar biopsy done a year or so ago, and that is how I discovered this. It also helps when you have a yeast infection to curb the itching some......

Hope this helps.

-- Robin

P.S. Dr. von Almen, keep warm!!!!!! I want to go out and buy some stuff to make chocolate chip cookies, but they are telling us to stay in.....Oh well....next time I'll be prepared ;o)....

> >Cold here in NO! >No real prep for vaginal biopsy, just a bath/shower to clean area. We >usually do a punch biopsy, kind of a 'cookie cutter' instrument after >numbing the area with local anesthetic. She could also use a scalpel or >scissors to excise the affected area. It all depends. Sutures will be >used to close the area if it is large enough. Post procedure pain >should be minimal. Ice on the area if it is more on the vulva for 48 >hours, then cold. Hope this helps. > >-- >William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG >Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth >Private Practice >New Orleans, La. > >*Please understand I can not respond to private emails. > >*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are >not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified >health care provider. They are not intended to be the start >of a physician-patient relationship. >

-- ~Robin~

I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.

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