mandy14

Hi everyone,
I am new on here, only just found the forum, and so glad you are all here. I would like to know if anyone has had VIN?
I had a LLETZ procedure done in January 2004 for CIN 3, and followup smears were clear. I then had a baby in Sept 2006. After the birth, I felt as though I was bruised when I urinated, which the nurse said was a result of the birth. Didn't think much more of it. Had my pap smear in December 2007, all clear. (had not resumed sex at this stage)
But, I got the same feeling after sex. I would be sore for a couple days, then ok again. I would also get an irritating itch some times. Still didn't stress about it though. Then I went for my pap smear in Jan 2008, and mentioned what had happened on and off to my Dr. She couldn't really see anything, except a very small cut/ulcer on my vulva. Referred me to Skin and Cancer clinic. I had a biopsy done which came back VIN. Then referred to a Gynae Oncologist. Cutting all this a short as possible, I had a wide excision of a lesion and other suspicious areas biopsied on the 21st of this month. I also had another Colp done while under anaesthetic. I get the results on the 2nd of May.
Has anyone had this happen to them? I was told that you are at higher risk if you have had CIN 3 etc. No one told me this could happen. I had no idea that having a smear would not pick up cell changes on your vulva. The biggest lesson I have learnt from this, is make sure your Dr always checks your vulva too when you have your pap smear. Evidently they can sometimes detect small skin changes. Make sure you look too.
Mandy