Hi I have appointment with gynecologist in 3 days and I’m so nervous! I’m 56 years old I’ve had bowel cancer in 2022 and found red sores and white areas thought there were to do with bowel radiation and chemo side effects but they don’t seem to be healing. They are not bleeding or raised. I’m so scared as after the radiation my vagina has closed and I mean completely closed. I am so scared the gynecologist will try and open it with the instrument I can’t sleep at night and feel so sick. I’m also close to cancelling the appointment. I know that wouldn’t be wise but I have read that it can all be done under a general. I’m so scared she may not listen and refuse it and want to do the biopsy (if needed) with a local. I can’t bear the thought. Please advise me what to do. My husband is coming with me to support me to make sure she stops if I request it I’m sure she’s lovely and caring. I have such bad stomach pains worrying. Please advise what’s best. Thank you