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bump in vagina
15/f
i am a female and i'm sexually active, have only ever had protected sex, wouldn't do it any other way =]. anyways on the inside of my labia i have this bump. it's doesn't hurt or smell but i'm just wondering what it could be? i haven't had any weird discharge either. i also know for a fact i have no stds, me and the only person i have had sex with were virgins.
i'm thinking it might be a cyst or something..can you get razor burn in there? i might have accidently shaved but i don't know. the bump is on the small side btw. thanks to anyone who can help =]
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1. Virgins can have STDs. Just check out some of the herpes forums and you'll see many, many parents have passed along herpes, hpv, AIDs, and other various nasties to their INFANTS just by changing the diaper. A lot of these parents are so embarrassed they never tell their children that the symptoms they experience are the result of an STD they contracted as an infant.
2. "Protected" sex does not protect against STDs or STIs AT ALL. It's called "protected" because it lessens risks of pregnancies--not STD transmission. Honestly.
3. You cannot get razor burn inside your vagina unless you actually put the razor inside of your vagina. It's doubtful you put the razor inside of your vagina or you'd be a very unhappy woman.
4. The only way you KNOW if you have an STD or not is to get checked regularly (every 6 months) in a health clinic. For a woman this means a blood sample, urine sample, and a pelvic and pap smear. They can "hide" in the body so that's why it's suggested to do one every 6 months, even if you do not change partners or continue sexual relations.
It could be herpes or HPV, most likely. Herpes would likely be a little uncomfortable, go away and reappear sometimes, or break open. HPV would be the most likely suspect here because it can leave a wart or two in this general area.
HPV can be transmitted in various ways and there is over 100 strains of HPV. If you had the Gardasil vaccine you're only "safe" for 4 of those strains--hardly worth it, huh? Anyway, you can even have HPV living under your fingernails and when your fingers come in contact with your vagina then they "infect" that area. It often does not "hurt", "itchy", "smell", "burn", or include any sort of different discharge. For a last note on HPV, men have no test to know if they have contracted it so your partner very well could have it and show no signs of it--especially that men hardly EVER show signs of contracting HPV.
Cyst, it could be, but it would most likely be uncomfortable and/or growing steadily. If it's the size of a pea or bean or smaller then it's likely not to be a cyst since they don't stay small very long at all.
I suggest seeing a gynecologist about the bump so they can conclude if it's something to be concerned about. If it's a HPV wart then you'll need to have it removed and treated soon. HPV can become cancerous if left untreated for a long period of time. If you have contracted the HPV strain that causes warts then the longer this is left untreated the more likely it is for more warts to develop (this doesn't happen all of the time but it is a possibility).
Please, make an appointment with your gyno and get checked out to make sure everything is going along fine. Let them know that you're sexually active and have developed a small bump inside of your vagina that you are curious about. These are very common nowadays so no need to be embarrassed. They are doctors and they want to find out what is causing your issue, treat it, and ensure your health.
I wish you well with your doctor's appointment. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask me! :)
P.S. You would have to put a bit of pressure on that part of the vagina and shave over it a few times to develop a rash from the razor. Since the vagina is moist it's hard to get razor burn inside the vagina--especially just ONE single evident bump. Please do not chalk this up to a shaving mishap.
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okay well this sounds to me to be a cyst but also is very possible it is a razor bump because you said it doesnt hurt, most cyst tend to be painful but sometimes ive experienced otherwise. Just keep and eye on it and if the size increases/doesnt go away in the next two weeks you most likely have a cyst. some cysts go away on their own, ive had a few, but to be safe if the lump doesnt go away in the next 3 weeks go to the gyno or local planned parenthood center if you do not want your parents knowing about what is going on. there's a site below to help you find a place closest to you if you do happen to need to be checked.
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all should be fine dont stress over it, just keep watch on it.
any other questions feel free to ask
Brittni.
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