Hi, I'm completely new to using a forum so apologies if I come across a bit rambley!
Just short of 12 months ago I started with a itch of the vulva which has continued until now. Thursh and any form of infection have been ruled out, and I have been prescribed a number of different strength steroids which haven't made a difference. I was referred to gynae who at the time said something was irritating it, but there was nothing to worry about. I was prescribed Estriol cream however this unfortunately made no difference either. I've tried antihistemines, and also trying to understand if it's a product (soap, washing tablets etc) but anything I try doesn't seem to working. What started as a small itch is now a constant itch that I find myself having to use vagisil lidocane cream every day just so I can sit and work without being really uncomfortable, and get some relief. In recent weeks the left of my vulva has started to swell. I went back to my GP and they have re-referred me in. I am due a biposy in the coming weeks and I'm scared and yet willing it to come around quickly in equal measure. With this having gone on for so long and with everything I've tried not working, I feel like everything else else has been ruled out and it could only possibly be vulval cancer / VIN or abnormal cells. After months of trelling myself it will be something other than cancer, I've got to the point where, having ruled out a lot of the usual things which lead to vulval itching, I'm convineced it must be that or certainly something similar. I have a toddler, and every time I look at her I feel sick at the thought that I could be/get really poorly and never get the chance to see her grow up. She is my absolute world and I am terrified at the thought of not being with her as she grows up. My husband has been incredibly supportive, but I'm worried that he's worrying about me at the same time as well. I understand it is a very rare type of cancer, and I'm 34 so relatively young for something like this, but my head is in a spin and I'm feeling really frightened. I guess I was hoping someone out there could assure me I'm not alone or share some warmth whilst I feel like this, particularly during an already tough time with lockdown etc. Any words of support would be greatly welcomed and thanks for taking the time to read this.