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What Causes Painful Bump On Left Side Of The Labia Majora?

I have a weird bump on the left side of my labia majora. It is almost the size of a small pea and I m kinda scared. I m still a virgin so I know its not an std. It really hurts to even wear pants or sit in certain positions because the seam pushes on it. Help!
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Hi,
I understand your concern.
The painful bump on left side of your labia majora can be due to-
- hair root infection in that area
- Swelling & inflammation of Bartholin's gland ,situated on either sides of Labia Majora. It's function being to lubricate vagina by it's secretons.The inflammation follows blockage of the Bartholin duct by i debris/ thick mucus plug. So it's possible even in virgins. The mouth being blocked.. secretions go on accumulating in the gland , thus increasing it's size, Possibility of it's infection ( bad genital hygiene/ scratching) .
You seem to have such infection causing pain & inflammation.
PLease consult a gynecologist for local examination to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment would follow.
- It would be oral antibotics/ anti nflamatory drugs/ local fomentation . Mostly it resolves within few days.
-Some cases need incision & drainage.. where an abscess is formed
Thanks.
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What Causes Painful Bump On Left Side Of The Labia Majora?

Hi, I understand your concern. The painful bump on left side of your labia majora can be due to- - hair root infection in that area - Swelling & inflammation of Bartholin s gland ,situated on either sides of Labia Majora. It s function being to lubricate vagina by it s secretons.The inflammation follows blockage of the Bartholin duct by i debris/ thick mucus plug. So it s possible even in virgins. The mouth being blocked.. secretions go on accumulating in the gland , thus increasing it s size, Possibility of it s infection ( bad genital hygiene/ scratching) . You seem to have such infection causing pain & inflammation. PLease consult a gynecologist for local examination to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment would follow. - It would be oral antibotics/ anti nflamatory drugs/ local fomentation . Mostly it resolves within few days. -Some cases need incision & drainage.. where an abscess is formed Thanks.