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Do Small Lumps On Labia Majora After Hysterectomy Suggest Hormonal Changes?

I had a hysterectomy a year ago. Since then, I have noticed small lumps on my labia majora. Usually they are similar to a small zit and when squeezed gently, white discharge come out. It is not puss but has the consistency of paper white out (closest comparison). Anyway, recently I have had a new lump on my labia majora which is getting larger. I am not finding a head on it nor am I seeing an ingrown hair. Is this normal due to the changes in my hormones or should I be concerned?
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!

If I were your treating Doctor for this post-op case of lumps on the labia majora, I would say that possibly this one has nothing to do with the hysterectomy surgery!

And I would come up with three possibilities, these include:
1.     skin or hair follicle infection due to some friction injury and as a result a sebaceous/epidermal inclusion cysts
2.     The second possibility is of an infected skin adnexae      
3.     The last possibility is of some infected cyst or benign tumor / tumor like condition

Overall, it is inflammatory and not worry about this!

I suggest you to go for ice/cold compress in the region with local hygiene and take some topical antibiotics and wait for 2/3 day; if not relieved please don't forget to write to us again...or contact your gynecologist!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Do Small Lumps On Labia Majora After Hysterectomy Suggest Hormonal Changes?

Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this post-op case of lumps on the labia majora, I would say that possibly this one has nothing to do with the hysterectomy surgery! And I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. skin or hair follicle infection due to some friction injury and as a result a sebaceous/epidermal inclusion cysts 2. The second possibility is of an infected skin adnexae 3. The last possibility is of some infected cyst or benign tumor / tumor like condition Overall, it is inflammatory and not worry about this! I suggest you to go for ice/cold compress in the region with local hygiene and take some topical antibiotics and wait for 2/3 day; if not relieved please don t forget to write to us again...or contact your gynecologist! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.