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What Causes Lump In Between Vaginal Lips?
Question: Hello.
I am a 42 year old woman. This week I experience a bump in between my vagina lips on side of my clitoris hood. Now there is a pattern of whitish cluster bumps on top of my clitoris hood. They're not painful but irritated.I am sexual active,but never have I experience this before and i'm scared. What is this? Should I be worried? Thank you
I am a 42 year old woman. This week I experience a bump in between my vagina lips on side of my clitoris hood. Now there is a pattern of whitish cluster bumps on top of my clitoris hood. They're not painful but irritated.I am sexual active,but never have I experience this before and i'm scared. What is this? Should I be worried? Thank you
Brief Answer:
Please upload pictures.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Could you please upload pictures showing the lesions clearly ?
I need to look at them to have a clear idea of what it is.
It could be an infection, that is most likely, but I need to have a look to be sure.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Please upload pictures.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Could you please upload pictures showing the lesions clearly ?
I need to look at them to have a clear idea of what it is.
It could be an infection, that is most likely, but I need to have a look to be sure.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
images of lesions requested by Dr. Aarit XXXXXXX about previous question.
Im a 42year old female and I am sexual active.A week ago I experienced a bump between my vagina lips on side of my clitoris. I was soaking in vinegar water and applying tea tree oil.. Now this morning I noticed whitish cluster bumps in a pattern on top of my clitoris, not applying anything now on bumps. Area is very irritated feels like a yeast infection,but not painful. What is this and should I be worried?
I've send the pictures and now I'm having a discomfort burning aching pain. Please let me kniw what's going on with my body and what I need to-do.
Im a 42year old female and I am sexual active.A week ago I experienced a bump between my vagina lips on side of my clitoris. I was soaking in vinegar water and applying tea tree oil.. Now this morning I noticed whitish cluster bumps in a pattern on top of my clitoris, not applying anything now on bumps. Area is very irritated feels like a yeast infection,but not painful. What is this and should I be worried?
I've send the pictures and now I'm having a discomfort burning aching pain. Please let me kniw what's going on with my body and what I need to-do.
Brief Answer:
Need more clear pictures.
Detailed Answer:
I have gone through the pictures.
THey are very dark, not much light or exposure, frankly not clear.
Can you point a source of light at the lesions and then click some pictures ?
Please, that would help .
Need more clear pictures.
Detailed Answer:
I have gone through the pictures.
THey are very dark, not much light or exposure, frankly not clear.
Can you point a source of light at the lesions and then click some pictures ?
Please, that would help .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I've included the lighter pictures you requested. Again thank you
Brief Answer:
Explained.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the updates.
I have reviewed them.
I can clearly see the lump, but not the whitish cluster of bumps that you mentioned.
The clitoral swelling is quite obvious.
Is it painful ?
It could be one of two things.
The first possibility is a clitoral hematoma - it may occur due to trauma, over stimulation during sex or masturbation, trauma with a fingernail or some instrument while shaving, masturbating or washing.
Another possibility is an infected cyst - of the glands surrounding the clitoris.
Basically , you have to avoid touching the area.
Minimal handling.
Avoid using any kind of soap, gel, cleanser, douche, cream on the area.
Just wash with lukewarm water and XXXXXXX dry gently with a soft cotton towel.
You can apply a local antibiotic ointment on it.
Also, hot / cold compresses will help.
Avoid applying tea tree oil on it.
The swelling should go down in 2 - 3 days.
Avoid sex till that happens.
If the swelling increases, then you might need to see a Gynecologist for oral antibiotic therapy.
Rarely, very rarely, unresolved hematomas / infected collections might need drainage with a knife.
Hope this helps you !
You can reach out directly to me anytime using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.
Explained.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the updates.
I have reviewed them.
I can clearly see the lump, but not the whitish cluster of bumps that you mentioned.
The clitoral swelling is quite obvious.
Is it painful ?
It could be one of two things.
The first possibility is a clitoral hematoma - it may occur due to trauma, over stimulation during sex or masturbation, trauma with a fingernail or some instrument while shaving, masturbating or washing.
Another possibility is an infected cyst - of the glands surrounding the clitoris.
Basically , you have to avoid touching the area.
Minimal handling.
Avoid using any kind of soap, gel, cleanser, douche, cream on the area.
Just wash with lukewarm water and XXXXXXX dry gently with a soft cotton towel.
You can apply a local antibiotic ointment on it.
Also, hot / cold compresses will help.
Avoid applying tea tree oil on it.
The swelling should go down in 2 - 3 days.
Avoid sex till that happens.
If the swelling increases, then you might need to see a Gynecologist for oral antibiotic therapy.
Rarely, very rarely, unresolved hematomas / infected collections might need drainage with a knife.
Hope this helps you !
You can reach out directly to me anytime using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Well yesterday morning and through that afternoon at the head of the bumps were whitish like an ant bite. Theyre still there just look more like a glossy white very light at the tip. Ive also soak in hot water twice yesterday. Now could this also been caused by oral sex which ive been involve more in rather than intercourse? I didn't get much sleep. It's an aching irritation, very discomfort burning feels kinda like a bad yeast infection, but no itching What a relief, of course I was thinking the worse a transmitted disease. Thank you. waiting on your answer
Brief Answer:
As below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Well, since you have soaked in vinegar, that too could cause the whitish areas.
Nothing here that looks like an STD to me.
Yes of course, vigorous oral sex or an unintended bite there can lead to such a hematoma / swelling.
Just give it some rest and the treatment outlined.
Let me know how it is after a couple of days, I think it should get better.
Try hot and cold compresses too alternatively, that will help a lot.
Wish you are well enough soon !
As below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Well, since you have soaked in vinegar, that too could cause the whitish areas.
Nothing here that looks like an STD to me.
Yes of course, vigorous oral sex or an unintended bite there can lead to such a hematoma / swelling.
Just give it some rest and the treatment outlined.
Let me know how it is after a couple of days, I think it should get better.
Try hot and cold compresses too alternatively, that will help a lot.
Wish you are well enough soon !
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Will this spread all around my vagina before healing began? Should I stop the vinegar water soaks also?
Brief Answer:
No, not likely to spread.
Detailed Answer:
I dont think this would spread all around the vagina before disappearing.
They would resolve, get self absorbed.
yes, stop the vinegar soaks please.
No, not likely to spread.
Detailed Answer:
I dont think this would spread all around the vagina before disappearing.
They would resolve, get self absorbed.
yes, stop the vinegar soaks please.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is this something I should share with my sex partner. Again thank you thank you!!!
Brief Answer:
Up to you, no problem in sharing it.
Detailed Answer:
Well, you should.
There is nothing to fear.
You can tell him what it is most likely.
That would explain why you are staying away from sex for the time being.
Again, it is an individual decision and you are the best judge of your chemistry and bonding with him.
Up to you, no problem in sharing it.
Detailed Answer:
Well, you should.
There is nothing to fear.
You can tell him what it is most likely.
That would explain why you are staying away from sex for the time being.
Again, it is an individual decision and you are the best judge of your chemistry and bonding with him.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much for calming my fears and tears. God's Blessings!!
Brief Answer:
Thank you so much, that is very kind.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
You are a very kind and gracious person.
I am glad I could allay your anxiety to a certain extent.
May God bless you too, and may you heal soon !
Have a good day .
Take care.
Please remember that I am always a click away, you can reach me anytime you wish to.
Thank you so much, that is very kind.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
You are a very kind and gracious person.
I am glad I could allay your anxiety to a certain extent.
May God bless you too, and may you heal soon !
Have a good day .
Take care.
Please remember that I am always a click away, you can reach me anytime you wish to.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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