I'm terrified I have vulvar cancer. Last week I saw my GP after noticing some brown marks on my labia, and got a referral to a gynaecologist specialising in vulvar disorders who I saw on Friday. The GP didn't think a referral was needed but I pushed for it as I wasn't happy to wait and see.
The gynaecologist was very thorough. He noticed a whitish, slightly raised patch on my perineum and said I should apply Trimovate cream for 6 weeks in case this was due to a fungal infection and then to come back for a follow up appointment. If the patch was still there he would do a biopsy as it could be VIN. He also said it could be normal but I can't seem to register that.
I'm petrified. I'm fixated on the worst case scenario. He said that it could be nothing at all but everything I've read suggests that this discolouration of the skin is due to vulval cancer/VIN. He said it was not Lichen Sclerosis as there was no evidence of sclerotic changes.
Has anyone had a similar experience? I know googling is the worst thing I can do but I'm trying to find reassurance (and not succeeding).
One thing worth mentioning- in the last couple of years I have occasionally used Eumovate ointment on the perineum if it felt itchy, which it might 2/3 times a year. This was very occasional- but I've read ointments like this can cause hypo pigmentation- can anyone shed any light on this?