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2007-03-17 05:10:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Sometimes women can get painless cysts of the Bartholin's glands, which are in that area. They can become painful if infected. This web site has some more information about them:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bartholin-cyst/DS00667
It is a place to start, anyway, but of course your doctor (especially a gynecologist) would be able to give you a more definitive answer. Good luck!
2007-03-17 11:08:51 · answer #1 · answered by vegan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lump in the perineum that changes size - could be a hernia - except it would be associated with pain at times. It could change size. You have a lymph system as well as blood system that goes through your body, and lymph nodes are scattered along the lymph glands, and catch impurities your system would like to get rid of. You could feel the enlarged lymph nodes from that. (That's why a doctor will feel your neck, under your jaw bones, for example.)
If the lump is rather soft and is freely moveable, it could be a lipoma (fatty tumor), which would cause no problem unless it grew large enough to push something out of the way. If the lump is rock-hard, it needs to be checked by your doctor.
Peace of mind is worth something, though, so next time you have reason to see your doctor, be sure to ask if it's something to be concerned about.
2007-03-17 07:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by jelmar106 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋