Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia

1 History: I have recently gone through surgery for this condition and I had never heard of this precancerous condition until now. I am doing some research to find out how well informed others are of this condition. No one that I personally know, has ever heard of this. My doctor actually told me I am the first one she has ever had diagnosed with VIN and she has been practicing for at least 20 years.

My question: How many of you have ever heard of Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia?

You may ask me questions if you want, but I am not asking nor looking for any advice. I just would like to know if you have or have not heard of Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia.

Thank you!
Never heard of it. Wish you all the best in your care and recovery.

never heard of it.

Yes. Haven't had a diagnosis in any of my patients, but we definitely look for it and refer for anything abnormal. A colposcopy provider I know has diagnosed it. Best wishes in your journey.

Quote from VivaRNYes. Haven't had a diagnosis in any of my patients, but we definitely look for it and refer for anything abnormal. A colposcopy provider I know has diagnosed it. Best wishes in your journey.

I have never heard of this either and just looked it up....wow.

Quote from ProudRN2010My concern is not many women have heard of this condition and they do not know to check themselfs in this area. My goal is to educate and maybe help save a few lives.

Not only have I heard of it, but my WHNP diagnoses it on a fairly regular basis; she is a specialist in vulvar disease. What grade was it, VIN I, II or III? How did your dr. treat it? (Don't answer if you think that question is too nosy!)VIN-Vulvar - Vaginal Disease-Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology : University of Iowa Health Care

Quote from AtomicWomanNot only have I heard of it, but my WHNP diagnoses it on a fairly regular basis; she is a specialist in vulvar disease. What grade was it, VIN I, II or III? How did your dr. treat it? (Don't answer if you think that question is too nosy!)VIN-Vulvar - Vaginal Disease-Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology : University of Iowa Health Care

Quote from TwilightRNurse You are awesome!

Quote from AtomicWomanNot only have I heard of it, but my WHNP diagnoses it on a fairly regular basis; she is a specialist in vulvar disease. What grade was it, VIN I, II or III? How did your dr. treat it? (Don't answer if you think that question is too nosy!)VIN-Vulvar - Vaginal Disease-Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology : University of Iowa Health Care

I have definitely read about VIN, but only because of researching on the Internet about CIN and colposcopy.

This condition came up when a member of my family was diagnosed with one of the nastier strains of HPV. She was told by the women's health clinic at her university what to watch out for, but has never seen any sign of it. That was the first and only time I've ever heard of VIN (please note: I'm not a nurse and never will be, so if you're trying to gather information regarding clinician awareness alone, please discount my comments). I'll be going through human pathophysiology soon, so I'll be curious to see if the condition rates a mention in the course material.