Random very painful lumps on vagina

[Sadasad]

Out of nowhere I have had incredibly painful small lumps on my vulva around the opening, one between my vagina and anus, and one on the opening of my anus. Around my bumhole is also very itchy and sore Nothing has changed to cause this, does anyone have any idea what it could be?

Please please please go to a sexual health clinic if not the doctors. They have seen it all before. The numbing cream and anti virals were such a help. By day 5 I couldn’t walk, the numbing cream was wonderful.

Please go to a local GUM clinic and get a proper diagnosis. You risk making it worse trying to self diagnose and treat. I had what turned out to be a UTI and spent 2 months trying all sorts of treatments thinking it was thrush or BV which made it worse. Went to the GUM place and they did a swab and treated it with antibiotics and it cleared up straight away.

They have honestly seen it all before they spend all day looking at these issues and at least you will know 100% what you are dealing with.

Hopefully you get some relief from it soon.

You poor thing. Please be brave and get it seen to, honestly you'll feel so much better afterwards.

We'll all be there to hold your hand. Well not physically you understand cos that would be weird but virtually ❤️

Sending you a very gentle hug 🫂

You must be in pain op - brave it and get proper help ❤️

Oh God OP, please get yourself seen by a medical professional. It might not even be heroes but you need a proper diagnosis and the correct treatment. I know you feel embarrassed but you have no reason to be. Doctors are looking at genitals and bums every day.

Could it be hiderantis suppravita? It presents very similar to herpes (talking from bitter experience) I got diagnosed with it 7yrs ago after having it for years and doctors initially thought it was herpes until it came back worse than the first time. Every time I get an outbreak I am in agony. It affects my groin area and under my arms too.

And if you are saying you don’t want to go because you think this is to minor and you’d only use doctor in an emergency, this has you crying daily and makes your work very painful. It absolutely warrants medical advice.

You have to go.

You must go to a doctor you need anti virals I take them everyday and they really keep any outbreaks at bay. Doctors do not care in the slightest what you look like it is their Job.

@Sadasad have you told your partner? He needs to know so he can get treated too.

You can't treat it yourself if you don't know what it is. You have to get medical help. IF it is herpes you need antivirals to stop it in its tracks when you get another outbreak. If it's something else you clearly need treatment for whatever it is.

Please get diagnosed before trying to treat it yourself. I understand the embarrassment but that only real inside your mind, your gp will have seen it 100s of times and just want to help. You may not have herpes, it could be a rare skin infection that needs prescribed treatment. Take care xx

sounds like herpes without a doubt. The first wave is always the worst, you need anti viral medication asap...but a diagnosis first. Go to the GUM clinic today

You need to go to the doctors. Don't be scared - you are trying for a baby the world and his wife will be looking up your foof when that happens!

You need this sorted so that you are prepared when you have a baby. Your DP needs to know too. Please listen to the wise women on MN!

Ffs OP you’ve been told repeatedly to get medical advice. Dont self treat, anything you use could make it worse. Do you want your skin peeling off and infection resulting in an emergency because you couldn’t get properly looked at? They can give you medication that will actually clear it up.

Please go OP.
If you are crying in agony everyday you need to get it looked at. For your sake and your partners!
Are you worried about telling DP if it is Herpes as a Dr will talk to you about how to explain it and break it down and give literature/leaflets etc.
Don't start off 2025 in agony! Xx

FFS.

If it’s this uncomfortable then go and get medical attention before you become an emergency and a much bigger drain on the health service. Tomorrow is a normal working day. Get yourself down to the drop in at the local GUM clinic, get them to confirm what it is and help you manage is appropriately before you get any complications.

You said you’d been itching it, so you’re at risk of infection if not treated properly. If you get an infection that’s not managed properly you end up in A&E as an emergency, all for the sake of avoiding a bit of ambarassment.

It's not the exact same thing but I had a molar that needed removing last year but I'm such a wuss about the dentist, honestly I'm pathetic with them but once I'd gone and had it out I felt so so much better, I was annoyed with myself for waiting a month in pain before doing anything.
Just go and see someone, it could be something completely different and needs an entirely separate treatment.
You will feel so much better afterwards trust me.

Please be careful not to touch it, wash hands thoroughly if you do and avoid sex. Please don't double dip if you use any ointment as the infection can spread to another part on your body like your eyes and contaminate the pot. You should abstain from sex until you check what this is. If you won't see a doc please let future partners know you have herpes then..it might not be herpes but if you wont get formally diagnosed then assume it is herpes and let anyone you have sex with know even if you don't have an active outbreak.

It’s just a skin condition OP.
There’s nothing to be embarrassed about

OP you REALLY need to go to your GP or GUM clinic. This is their job - looking at your bits is the same to them as looking at someone's elbow or in their ear. If it's looking bad, all the more reason to go - nobody brings their perfectly healthy fanny to the doctor unless it's smear test time!

If it's herpes get yourself some aciclovir to take any time you feel a tingle that could indicate a future outbreak, especially if you've been stressed/run down.

For now, it can help to pour water on the affected area after going to the loo. Pat yourself dry, don't wipe. Lidocaine cream can help numb the pain. Change your knickers frequently to keep feeling fresh esp if you have an active job as sweat can be an irritant/ wear a dress or PJs without underwear round the house.

You really do need to get yourself to your local GUM clinic or a doctors appt asap.

They will swab you and then most likely give you aciclovir and some lidocaine cream.

Salt water in the bath will help a little. When you pee pour water on yourself.
Take ibuprofen regularly. The tingly feeling in your legs is probably nerve pain that can be associated with it.

If it is Herpes the first episode is usually the worst.

On the rare occasions people present to A&E with is as you can go in to urinary retention.

You really do need to be seen by someone

If you don’t feel any better in the morning, you really should call the local sexual health clinic. They’re used to seeing all kinds of genital grossness and won’t bat an eyelid at some herpes sores.

I know you can probably soldier on through the pain but it’s sensible to get checked out if only so you have a formal diagnosis.

Please don’t be embarrassed. Herpes is much more common than people think and it’s no reflection on your sexual history or that of your partner.

Sorry, I've only just seen your message. I went to St Thomas's Hospital in London. I had so many ulcers my vulva looked like a leopards and I was ill with a fever. It was a massive attack.

The salt doesn't make it worse. Try with a tablespoon at first then add more if you can manage. I remember finding it quite soothing (though it's many years ago now).

My DF was a GP. He told me doctors aren't remotely bothered by looking at bodies, from genitals to earholes. It's their everyday. They are aware that patients may be self conscious but they themselves aren't.