I have recently noticed there seems to be a lump on one part of my vulva... I think... Well it's like on one of the inside of the skin down there... Like on the Labia Majora but only one side of it.
It isn't painful at all and it's not very big it just seems swollen. And it's a bit red.
I just finished my period and they were really light this month and I didn't change my pad (sanitary napkins) very often - could it be caused from that?
Do I need to go to the doc? I don't feel comfortable speaking to a doc about this and I am self-conscious of all the hair down there.
I am not sexually active or anything, though I do masturbate, could that be a cause???
I am stressed about this but really don't want to go to doc...
Is this normal? It hasn't been around for long but it is worrying me. :(
HELP!
2007-06-26 22:16:52 · 6 answers · asked by Mischief_managed 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Could be a pimple and you can try applying heat to it for a couple days by using a wet face towel (the water needs to be warm) to see if it helps. If not, then this needs to be evaluated by a dr.
I know you are not comfortable with the idea of doing that but when you go (depending on what happens in a couple days) I would recommend going to a female dr for this so that you will feel a little less uncomfortable with talking to them about this. You can even arrange the appt to start off with talking to the dr in plainclothes first before an exam is ever done.
Also, when it comes to the exam a really good dr will explain what they are doing as they are doing it and that really helps to make the experience less frightening.
If you have other questions for me about the vulvar area or gynecologists, please feel free to e-mail or IM me privately any time.
2007-06-26 22:23:24 · answer #1 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lump On Vulva
2016-10-04 11:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have a bartholin's gland cyst-it's not caused by not changing sanitary pads, stress, masterbation, and you don't need to be sexually active to get one.
i get one of those on the left side of my vagina/inner labia (left side is more common in the 1-5% of women who get these).
all it is, is a fluid filled lump that develops from the blockage of one of the bartholin's glands, which are small glands located on each side of the opening to the vagina. these glands are located in the lips of the labia that cover the vaginal opening. the glands (normally the size of a pea) provide moisture for the vulva area. the cyst usually forms in the gland itself, or in the draining duct of the gland.
the bartholin cyst only occurs when there is blockage due to an infection or irritation. wearing tight clothes or panties can cause a blockage. these cysts are pain free, but you can feel it when you sit down, or when you have sex (but you say you're not sexually active-so just ignore that part).
by pressing the cyst lightly will drain most of the fluid. the fluid will be either a creamy white or a light green and have a bacterial smell to it. what helps to rid of it is to clean the outside area of where the cyst is located, using a few q-tips and hydrogen peroxide. just dip the q-tip in the peroxide and dab on the area. -(no doubling dipping)- be sure to use a wet tissue to get rid of any excess chemical.
there's nothing to worry about though. if you want it checked out, just go to your doctor. he/she will reccomend you to have the gland surgically removed if it is bothersome to you.
2007-06-26 23:11:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
see a doctor, no matter how helpfull the imformation you get from here is, It's always best to get it checked out anyway just to be on the safe side.
2007-06-26 22:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by marc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor. he can give you the propper advice you need which we can not provide for you here at yahoo.
2007-06-26 22:21:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to www.naturalcures.com
2007-06-27 21:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋