Diagnosis?
How do you get diagnosed? I have been suffering for 4 years and I’ve been to multiple gynos. I had white patches at first but they seemed to go away. I now just have constant itching/ burning/ tightening “flare ups”. Sex is impossible because of the severe tearing.
Every dr I’ve suggested this to will take one look and say no it’s not lichen (I think 4 different gynos at this point because my insurance keeps changing)
I have abnormal paps (which i have researched and lichen can cause this) with no HPV and they keep recommending painful cervical biopsies - I’ve had multiple at this point and they are traumatic, the results are always fine.
They always make it seem like it’s my fault and suggest lubrication and vitamin E oil without looking into my concerns.
How do you advocate for yourself? I’m desperate and depressed this has taken a toll on my mental health.
Is the biopsy to test for lichen extremely painful?