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Question: I have a gyno question I have bumps around the outside of the vaginal opening
Brief Answer:
Possibly infection related...
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the question. I would like to know more about these bumps:
1. Where are they exactly?
2. Do they look like they contain fluid?
3. Do they hurt?
4. Are you sexually active?
Dr. Tim
Possibly infection related...
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the question. I would like to know more about these bumps:
1. Where are they exactly?
2. Do they look like they contain fluid?
3. Do they hurt?
4. Are you sexually active?
Dr. Tim
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Dr. Raju A.T
The picture shows them. They dont contain fluid. They dont hurt or itch. I heard if you use vinegar are see if ut bubbles the acid test will tell you if its warts and it didnt bubble. And i am sexually active.
Brief Answer:
Vestibular papillomatosis
Detailed Answer:
The picture that you sent is very helpful. You are right in that applying acetic acid (vinegar) is a way to differentiate these from genital warts (warts will turn white). These are NOT caused by HPV, and they are NOT an STD. It is uncertain what causes them, but they are likely genetic and part of your normal anatomy.
Sometimes they can be symptomatic (itching), but most of the time they are not. I would try not worry about them if there are no symptoms as this is common and benign. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do about them. If they were symptomatic, they possibly could be excised, but this is probably not needed.
Consider a visit with an OB/GYN to establish care and to follow these over time.
I hope that this helps.
Dr. Tim
Vestibular papillomatosis
Detailed Answer:
The picture that you sent is very helpful. You are right in that applying acetic acid (vinegar) is a way to differentiate these from genital warts (warts will turn white). These are NOT caused by HPV, and they are NOT an STD. It is uncertain what causes them, but they are likely genetic and part of your normal anatomy.
Sometimes they can be symptomatic (itching), but most of the time they are not. I would try not worry about them if there are no symptoms as this is common and benign. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do about them. If they were symptomatic, they possibly could be excised, but this is probably not needed.
Consider a visit with an OB/GYN to establish care and to follow these over time.
I hope that this helps.
Dr. Tim
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Dr. Yogesh D
So can it spread anywhere. Its horribly unatractive .
Brief Answer:
No, it will not...
Detailed Answer:
I have attempted to research how this might be treated but there really is no treatment except for excising the areas in question. If the involvement of the labia minora is bothersome to you, you could entertain a very thin excision of that tissue without any affect on sexual function in the future. This I would recommend discussing with an OB/GYN. Please let me know if you have additional questions.
Dr. Tim
No, it will not...
Detailed Answer:
I have attempted to research how this might be treated but there really is no treatment except for excising the areas in question. If the involvement of the labia minora is bothersome to you, you could entertain a very thin excision of that tissue without any affect on sexual function in the future. This I would recommend discussing with an OB/GYN. Please let me know if you have additional questions.
Dr. Tim
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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