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......
--
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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