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I noticed a fleshy skin protruding in the area between vagina and urethra. What is it?

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Dr. Lorena Zijaj

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Published At September 13, 2021
Reviewed AtOctober 24, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 39-years-old female. I noticed a fleshy skin potruding in the area between urethra and vagina. I do not have any other symptoms.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Lorena Zijaj

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I saw the pictures you sent (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). It seems to be a problem of the anterior wall of the vagina, called as cystocele. How many children do you have? Do you have involuntary urination when you laugh or cough? I would recommend you to get a physical examination from a gynecologist in person.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

I have one child, he is nine years old. Nothing happens while laughing or coughing. Everything seems normal when it comes to urinating.

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Lorena Zijaj

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

As I said above, it seems like a cystocele with excessive tissue that raises above the anterior wall of the vagina. It might be due to the laceration caused during delivery.

I do not see anything serious.

Regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Lorena Zijaj
Dr. Lorena Zijaj

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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