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Cyst like bump in intimate area

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lookingforluv · 23/05/2026 03:49

Apologies for the TMI, but I have a cyst like bump on the inner lip of the vagina.
It’s not painful, but a little itchy. I’ve tried to examine it myself and touched it, and pressed on it To see if it would hurt, but it doesn’t. The skin just feels slightly thicker than the other side.

Does anyone have any clue what it could be? Unfortunately, I’m away so can’t see a doctor right now. TIA.

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WhereistheAC · 23/05/2026 04:29

Probably just a harmless cyst, but always best to get it checked out when you can.

I've had one for about 2 months, the Dr says it's a epidermoid cyst and not a problem. It's about the size of a blueberry and painless, but I do wish it wasn't there! I was hoping it would go away by itself, but no luck so far and they won't do anything, until I'm not pregnant anymore.

I will probably have to have it drained and cut out eventually 🥲.

tryandbepositive · 23/05/2026 05:05

Got these all the time years ago. Like a Bartholin Cyst. I used to let them build up then burst them tbh. Vanished during menopause so not sure if hormonal related

Fatiguedwithlife · 24/05/2026 07:32

I get them frequently, they’re like Barton’s cysts and either go away spontaneously or can get infected and painful (at which point call Gp and they’ll prescribe antibiotics without even seeing you!)

Perfect28 · 24/05/2026 07:48

Totally normal. Soak in a hot salty bath usually helps if there's anything to get out, otherwise just leave it be

CoastalCalm · 24/05/2026 08:08

I’ve had two for years , had them checked out after they were flagged during hysterectomy but reassured harmless - offered to remove them in small surgery but said no thanks

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