Lipoma?

[TheOrigRights]

I had a smear test today and as I was there I asked the nurse if she would have a look at what I think is a lipoma right at the top of my inner thigh.
She said she wasn't qualified to say, and urged me to make an appt with my GP.
I was quite surprised 1) because I though a nurse would know about these things (this reflects my ignorance on nurse training) and 2) I feel awkward making a face-to-face face-to-inner thigh appt at the moment because I know how stretched health professionals are.

For perspective, I live rurally and our GP practice has been OK - I've had routine blood tests, over the phone medication review, no probs with repeats presc, so they're not on their knees like some I've read about.

I like my GP but would prefer to be examined by the woman GP, but the nurse said they prefer patients see their own GP (in fact this is one of the reasons I chose this practice; you always see the same GP).

WWYD?

Speak to the GP reception - I wanted a new mole looked at this week and they sent me a link to email a picture.

I had a call back within the hour from a GP who gave it the all clear

I would contact the GP via e-consult/telephone appointment to find out whether they would need to see you or can assess remotely.

I saw my GP for suspected lipomas on my legs and was referred on for a scan at the local hospital, ultrasound I think. They might refer you without an in person assessment first, but I suspect that they'd want to see/feel them to give an initial steer. I really don't know though.

If you have a strong reason for wanting to see a female GP then request that, don't end up traumatised. However, if it is just a vague preference/embarrassment then I wouldn't worry, it's not an issue for them I am sure!

Good luck sorting it, mine are lipomas but it's good to know with lumps like that.

Thank you, I will do an e-consult.