Re: Dr-please read and help
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 12 Sep 2002 12:51:36 -0500 (CDT)
That is not cancer but you HAVE to see a Dr.
At Thu, 12 Sep 2002, Jess wrote:
>
>I noticed it when I was younger...it has just gotten progressively more
>noticable...The tumors/lumps are internal..i dont know how to tell if
>they're underneath normal tissue..they are in my vaginal opening and
>continue into the vagina. I haven't had sex because there is no way I
>could..they are completely blocking....is it possible that it could be
>cancer if it has been in my body for 7 years? I realize I need to go,
>but I just can't...
>
>At Wed, 11 Sep 2002, Sarah wrote:
>>
>>You need the exam, that's the only thing that can lead to an accurate
>>diagnosis and/or proper treatment. Getting a diagnosis isn't going to
>>change what you have, and it could give you a great deal of relief.
>>
>>There are so *many* different things it could be, based on the
>>description you gave.
>>
>>How did you notice the obstruction? Have you always had it?
>>Have you ever been sexually active in any way?
>>What is the exact location of the "tumors/lumps"?
>>Are they all internal? Are they superficial growths or swellings
>>underneath normal tissue?
>>
>>At Wed, 11 Sep 2002, Jess wrote:
>>>
>>>I am 21 years old. For 8 years almost, I have had what I guess would be
>>>lumps/tumors blocking my vaginal opening. For the most part they are
>>>painless, however..I have been scared to death to go to the doctor in
>>>fear that they are cancerous. I wonder though, after 8 years, are
>>>chances good of them being cancerous? Basically they are completely
>>>blocking..I can't wear tampons or have sex by any means. Can someone
>>>please help me and tell me what could be going on. Thank you.
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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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