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Suggest Treatment For A Pea-sized Lump On The Labia Minora
I have had a small pea-sized lump in my left labia minora for about 5-6 years. It has never caused me any pain, but in the past year I have noticed it s gotten a little bigger (bean-shaped now) and although it doesn t cause me any discomfort, I think it might be odd if a new sexual partner noticed it. I guess it makes me feel aesthetically self-conscious! If I tighten the skin of my labia minora around the lump, it looks like a sac of some kind and it feels squishy but firm. There s no head on it (like a pimple or ingrown hair). If I go to the gyno can they drain it or cut it out?
Wed, 21 Aug 2019
Hello,
For this, there are few causes and most common is Bartholin's Cyst which Is located midway of the labia, and protrudes into the vagina and may cause discomfort during sexual intercourse.
Bartholin's cyst is formed when a Bartholin's gland is blocked, causing a fluid-filled cyst to develop.
Bartholin's cyst is not an infection, although it can be caused by an infection, inflammation, or physical blockage (mucus or other impediments) to the Bartholin's ducts (tubes which lead from the glands to the vulva).
Second, the Infected hair follicle may form small absess, which can cause a small swelling, but it is associated with redness and throbbing pain.
Proper diagnosis requires a proper physical examination of the swelling in question. You might consult a gynecologist who can examine and then decide on the appropriate treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
For this, there are few causes and most common is Bartholin's Cyst which Is located midway of the labia, and protrudes into the vagina and may cause discomfort during sexual intercourse.
Bartholin's cyst is formed when a Bartholin's gland is blocked, causing a fluid-filled cyst to develop.
Bartholin's cyst is not an infection, although it can be caused by an infection, inflammation, or physical blockage (mucus or other impediments) to the Bartholin's ducts (tubes which lead from the glands to the vulva).
Second, the Infected hair follicle may form small absess, which can cause a small swelling, but it is associated with redness and throbbing pain.
Proper diagnosis requires a proper physical examination of the swelling in question. You might consult a gynecologist who can examine and then decide on the appropriate treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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