The vaginal vestibule is the area of the vulva, the external female genitalia, surrounding the vaginal opening. It includes the clitoral hood, the labia minora (inner lips), the hymen (a thin membrane), and the vaginal orifice. The vaginal vestibule is an important part of female sexual anatomy and can be affected by various medical conditions such as infections, inflammation, or trauma. It is also a common site for genital piercing.
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Is it mandatory for the vaginal opening to be a perfect circle?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a concern with my vagina. I recently had an STD screening and everything came back negative. But I did not have a herpes test or HPV. My question is, is it normal if the vaginal opening is not a perfect circle? I do not have bumps but the entire cavity seems slightly unusual so I w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The pictures you have shared look normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and you do not feel any abnormal growth or lump when you feel inside the vagina, so I do not think that there is anything to be scared about. Your histor... Read Full »
I have a small boil in my vaginal vestibule with pain during urination. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a small painful ball near the vaginal vestibule. It is not paining when untouched but the skin around is paining. I have undergone hysterectomy where both my uterus and ovaries are removed four months back and they performed a biopsy. For a week, I have this pain while going to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), they are fine and no malignancy has been indicated. Do not worry. As I understand, there is no relationship between the surger... Read Full »
How to get rid of frequent pimples in the vulva?
Query: Hello doctor, I get a regular series of pimples every two to four days. The first and second day begins with itching and then the third day a pimple. One white pimple hurts around as it does if we get a fluid spot on face. As it is on a sensitive part, it hurts more there. The fourth day it reduces... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing to us. You can consult a gynecologist for proper examination and investigation to rule out the cause and take treatment accordingly. There may be two most common causes for your problem. Sebaceous cyst of the Bartholin gland and folliculitis is due t... Read Full »
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