HPV Support Group
Human papillomavirus is a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans. More than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterized. Some HPV types cause benign skin warts, or papillomas, for which the virus family is named. HPVs associated with the development of such "common warts" are transmitted...
Does anyone have advice for dealing with Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia? I was diagnosed two and a half months ago. I've had a LEEP and then laser ablation surgery. Now the other side is infected and I will probably have to go through the whole process again.
I'm so sick of the pain and self disgust of seeing my vagina look like a horror show. Everything I find about VIN just seems to be so discouraging. I'm not in a relationship and worried that I'll never be able to find one or have a sexual relationship if these keep occurring because even if I found someone that could somehow love me despite my mutations, I'll always be sliced, diced and burned.
This is a complete nightmare. I've given up eating meat except fish and am eating a lot of veggies and fruits, I'm taking vitamins, I'm exercising, I quit birth control, I've given up drinking, I drink a ton of water, but I still just seem to be getting worse.
I don't know how to deal with this. I'm falling apart.
I'm so sick of the pain and self disgust of seeing my vagina look like a horror show. Everything I find about VIN just seems to be so discouraging. I'm not in a relationship and worried that I'll never be able to find one or have a sexual relationship if these keep occurring because even if I found someone that could somehow love me despite my mutations, I'll always be sliced, diced and burned.
This is a complete nightmare. I've given up eating meat except fish and am eating a lot of veggies and fruits, I'm taking vitamins, I'm exercising, I quit birth control, I've given up drinking, I drink a ton of water, but I still just seem to be getting worse.
I don't know how to deal with this. I'm falling apart.
It means a lot to me to see this.
In case anyone searches for this in the future, this is the information:
Kenter, Gemma G. (11/2009). "Vaccination against HPV-16 Oncoproteins for Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia". The New England journal of medicine (0028-4793), 361 (19), p. 1838.
http://www.cancerresearch.org/pressroom/2009/11/09/hpv-vaccine-clears-viral-infection-and-may-reduce-cancerous-lesions.html
keep fighting , dont give up, Im sending you a web page that i found for you
http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/hpv-discussions/general-support/648000-vulvar-laser-surgery
Never loose your faith there are many things out there that will help you, reconstruction, maybe you dont even need one, you are in my prayers, keep fighting.