It is a benign vaginal cyst that is very commonly found during a gynecologic examination. The cyst develops along the mesonephric or Wolffian duct parts that do not regress during the development of the reproductive system. It may cause discomfort in the lower abdomen, painful intercourse, and difficult vaginal delivery.
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I have had a soft, fluid lump inside my vagina. Kindly advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a soft, fluid lump inside my vagina for some months now. I find that if I sit back like on the toilet the lump will be right at the vaginal entrance but when lying down it feels further inside the vagina. I visited my GP as I was also having some irritation in the area and I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most probable cause of a fluid filled cyst inside the vagina is Gartner's cyst. It is usually asymptomatic and benign. It does not interfere with cycle irregularity or sex. Gartner's cyst does not go away with hot compression or antibiotics. It requires excision... Read Full »
What could present as a painful itchy wart-like bump on vulva?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a wart-like bump inside my left side of vulva and it hurts wearing underwear and it is very uncomfortable. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is it itching, irritation, painful, tender, tingling sensation? Is it burning? Or do you have pain when contact with water? Is it a papule, or vesicle, or pustule? Sexual history? Do reply. Attach the picture of the lesion if possible. Read Full »