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Hello
I wondered if you could help? I was referred to a general menopause clinic to see a gynaecologist about a range of side effects from tamoxifen ( I had breast cancer last year) so all of my side effects are like the menopause. I had been complaining of burning itching etc and dryness and had been told to use Yes and vagifem. The gynaecologist did a cursory examination and said she thought she could see LS but I needed to be seen by a dermatologist in the vulval clinic for a further review and biopsy and told to use an emollient and oestrogen cream in the meantime but ultimately it will be treated by steroid if confirmed. As I have a history of cancer, my gp fast tracked referred me the same day (4th March) and I have been sent an appt for 12 May. Now with Covid 19, it’d been turned into a telephone appt. I am worried as I’m not being seen or biopsy - my gp has since given me a steroid cream but I have no idea where and how to apply it. So I used a very small amount around the anal area as that was the worse itching - I used it 2 x week for a couple of weeks and that itching has improved but when I was initially examined she said she could see White patches around Labia area. I want to insist on a face to face examination and biopsy and proper treatment plan. What should I be doing? Because of Covid, I am working at home so can wear loose clothes/ no underwear which is also helping.

Do I need to be seen ASAP for a biopsy etc?

Thank you
Anon