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I recently went to my gynecologist for the annual Pap test and to receive treatment for a yeast infection (I had been itching the area quite a bit so some soreness as a result). I didn't realize until today that about one inch below the opening of my vagina (one one side),directly left of the bottom part of the vaginal opening, there is a lump underneath the skin. It's pretty small, about the size of a pea, and feels sore when pressed. I have had a cyst directly on the vulva a few years back, which drained on it's own. This may be the same kind of thing, but is deeper underneath the skin and slightly harder to the touch. I have been vaccinated against HPV, so doubtful that it's a wart (which would likely only be on the skin surface, and this is not).
Any reason to be worried, or does this sound like a harmless cyst? Any advice on what to do to help get rid of it?
As the other advisor wrote we are not doctors. what I will say and advise is: That lumps suddenly appearing anywhere on your body, especially your Breast and Vaginal area, need to examined by a doctor ASAP.
Most of the time they will turn out to be just what they appear to be a cyst that can be drained, a fibroid cyst that needs to be monitored or removed if it causes pain or in areas of hair growth an ingrown hair that is about to turn in to a boil that is going to need to be drained. Only your doctor can tell you what this lump is after an examination.
So as the other advisor advised I too recommend you call your GYN and tell the appointment secretary as she advised. For now though I would not worry. Your doctor will tell you when and if you have something to worry about. The odds are almost 100% you have nothing to worry about.
(Rating: 5) It turned out to be nothing serious at all- th area was swollen due to irritation/trauma from yeast infection and recent Pap test. Thanks for the advice, I do agree that the gyn is the only one who can diagnose or give accurate info.