WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2002: Re: frustrated with the vulva area

Re: frustrated with the vulva area

From: allison (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 15:03:49 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 29 Mar 2002, Michelle wrote: >
>About 7 weeks ago, I had an itch which was confined between the inner
>and outer labia. The itch increased up around the clitoris to the other
>side. All the while, my vaginal canal was fine.
>
>My husband had switched our detergent from "ALL free and Clear" to "Tide
>Unscented." We tossed the Tide, went back to ALL, and I purchased all
>new cotton white underwear.
>
>Worried, I went to my OBGYN. Cultures were done, and my vaginal canal
>came back clear. Surprisingly, and much to my shock, my urine grew out
>an infection and I went on Macrobid.
>
>However, the itch persisted around my clitoral hood and labia...NO
>DISCHARGE OR REDNESS. I went back to my doctor, had another re-test of
>the vagina. My urine was fine, and my vaginal cultures were fine. The
>OBGYN did do a colposcopy, but saw NOTHING to biopsy. He swabbed the
>entire vulva area with the acetic solution...everything looked great
>under the scope.
>
>Frustrated, I have been diligent about cutting the crotch of my panty
>hose...and have been progressively getting better. Today, I wore pants
>(loose pants) but I am an Accountant and I have been sitting all day.
>The itch came back, full force, same spot.
>
>I am going back again for the fifth time to the doctor on Wednesday. I
>don't know what looks normal in a vagina, but am starting to believe
>some areas down there look almost grey. Should I have him test me for
>Lichen Sclerosis? The photos on the internet are quite harsh, and I
>didn't know if my symptoms sound this ailment. I am perplexed and at a
>loss. I am a herpes sufferer....but this isn't an outbreak.
>
>Thanks for your input and time.

Sounds like lichen sclerosis to me. I have that. I had intense itching and white growths that looked like wrinkled cigarette paper. My labia had a whiteish/grey color. Many dr.s aren't very familiar with this and tend to go the infection route instead of biopsy. I have had ggod luck with clobetasol when I have an outbreak. It has caused adhesions of my inner labia and clitoris - I wish I had been diagnosed sooner so as to prevent that!!

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