In addition to causing pain and discomfort, a lump in the vagina can reduce pleasure during intercourse. Usually this lump in the vaginal opening has its own risks, and it will be a serious problem if you ignore it.
Causes of vaginal lumps
Lumps in the vagina can be caused by an infection. Infection in the genital area is usually a sign of a serious problem, especially if kept quiet without taking medical treatment. Here are some possibilities that can happen:
1. Genital warts
In some cases,
sometimes the warts also settle in your genital area. The appearance of
these warts is usually in the form of small lumps, and the color
resembles the color of the skin. Genital warts can basically disappear
by themselves, but not infrequently will also alighted in a long time
and cause infection.
Genital warts are
caused by the genital human papilloma virus (HPV), and have been shown
to be frequently associated with cervical cancer in women. If, you
suspect any signs of warts on your genitals, you should immediately
contact Obygyn or your genital doctor for further treatment.
2. Vaginal varicose veins
Varicose veins in the vaginal area are a condition in which veins or blood vessels around your vulva swell. Varicose veins are common in about 10% of women who are pregnant or experiencing menopause.
The
form of vaginal varicose veins is a bluish lump due to swollen blood
vessels around the labia minora and majora. You may not experience pain,
but sometimes it will feel lumpy, cause itching, or even bleeding.
There
is no serious treatment for pregnant women with varicose veins. Because
usually, this varicose will disappear by itself about 6 weeks after the
birth, and can occur again in the next pregnancy. But, it never hurts
to consult a doctor to find out a definitive diagnosis.
3. Genital herpes
Genital
herpes is a venereal disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Usually characterized by a lump in the vaginal opening or watery bumps
on the genitals, anus, or mouth. Genital herpes can spread through
touch, but more often through sexual contact.
4. Cyst
Cysts,
with a roundish yellowish lump, can occur in your intimate area. Cysts
in the vaginal area will feel like small balls or soft pebbles that are
easily moved. Usually caused by blocked hair follicles. If there are
cysts in the vagina, you should immediately contact a doctor for further
When should you see a doctor?
Although
some of these diseases look not too dangerous, but sometimes they can
turn into big problems, like cancer. On average, the cause of the
appearance of a lump in the vagina caused by unclean sex, and the
presence of sexually transmitted infections.
It’s
best to see a doctor if you are not sure about changes in the vagina.
Moreover, if you have new lumps that don’t disappear in a few weeks. The
doctor will test for the possibility of other sexually transmitted
diseases, such as HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, and hepatitis.