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I Have A Bump In My Vagina Area
Question: i have a bump in my vagina area
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide some more information on the bump
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service,
Vaginal bumps can be caused by several conditions such as swollen Bartholini glands in the entrance of the vagina, vaginal cysts, lesions from HPV infection and other sexually transmitted infections, etc.
It is important for us to have some more information to better assist you so I would kindly ask you about the following information:
- for how long have you noticed the bump in your vagina
- does it hurt or itch or cause any discomfort?
- how big is the lump and where exactly is it?
- do you have any increased vaginal sections? If yes, do they have a change in color or odor?
- are you at risk of sexually transmitted infections (unprotected intercourse)?
If the bump is at the entrance of the vagina, I would ask if it is possible to upload a couple of images so I can better evaluate it.
Hope to hear from you soon. I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
Kindly provide some more information on the bump
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service,
Vaginal bumps can be caused by several conditions such as swollen Bartholini glands in the entrance of the vagina, vaginal cysts, lesions from HPV infection and other sexually transmitted infections, etc.
It is important for us to have some more information to better assist you so I would kindly ask you about the following information:
- for how long have you noticed the bump in your vagina
- does it hurt or itch or cause any discomfort?
- how big is the lump and where exactly is it?
- do you have any increased vaginal sections? If yes, do they have a change in color or odor?
- are you at risk of sexually transmitted infections (unprotected intercourse)?
If the bump is at the entrance of the vagina, I would ask if it is possible to upload a couple of images so I can better evaluate it.
Hope to hear from you soon. I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
It happened Sunday. And was a little uncomfortable when I wore tight underwear sometimes. But it stopped Thursday.
How do I upload photos up here ?
the doctors said since its in the pink area its most likely herpes. and im just praying its not
Brief Answer:
The lesion does not seem typical of herpes but it can not be ruled out by the picture alone
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
I carefully checked the uploaded image.
It seems that this is a single lesion while herpes generally causes a few small lesions close together. This does not rule out herpes infection but it is not a typical presentation.
The fact that the lesion is in the genital area, sexually transmitted infections are the first to consider and rule out. This is the case especially if you have had unprotected intercourse in the last couple of months.
If you have had unprotected intercourse in the last couple of months I would recommend you to have the following tests:
- NAAT tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea
- syphilis blood test
- HIV, Hepatitis B
- blood tests for herpes type 1 and 2
I would recommend you to take a single dose of Azithromycin 1 g, as well, as empiric treatment for potential bacterial infections if you have had unprotected intercourse.
Applying caution to prevent sexually transmitted infections in the future is also important.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
The lesion does not seem typical of herpes but it can not be ruled out by the picture alone
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
I carefully checked the uploaded image.
It seems that this is a single lesion while herpes generally causes a few small lesions close together. This does not rule out herpes infection but it is not a typical presentation.
The fact that the lesion is in the genital area, sexually transmitted infections are the first to consider and rule out. This is the case especially if you have had unprotected intercourse in the last couple of months.
If you have had unprotected intercourse in the last couple of months I would recommend you to have the following tests:
- NAAT tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea
- syphilis blood test
- HIV, Hepatitis B
- blood tests for herpes type 1 and 2
I would recommend you to take a single dose of Azithromycin 1 g, as well, as empiric treatment for potential bacterial infections if you have had unprotected intercourse.
Applying caution to prevent sexually transmitted infections in the future is also important.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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