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I am 55 years old and having red bumps that inch and burn around the vaginal area and this is NOT sexual activity related. There are red spots/blisters all around the area. Please advise as very painful. I am applying Monistat cream and the area is becoming swollen Please advise as to possible diagnosis.
Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern. Many different conditions can cause you to develop bumps around your vagina. It can be -Yeast infection. This occurs when a type of yeast that normally lives in the vagina grows out of control. -Bacterial vaginosis. -Trichomoniasis. This is a parasite that’s spread through sex. A colposcopy is necessary to confirm the diagnosis.I suggest you to see a gynecologyst. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help. Regards, dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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What Do Red Bumps Around The Vagina Indicate?
Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern. Many different conditions can cause you to develop bumps around your vagina. It can be -Yeast infection. This occurs when a type of yeast that normally lives in the vagina grows out of control. -Bacterial vaginosis. -Trichomoniasis. This is a parasite that’s spread through sex. A colposcopy is necessary to confirm the diagnosis.I suggest you to see a gynecologyst. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help. Regards, dr.Dorina Gurabardhi