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Q: Treating genital bumps

asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 24th, 2009

hi, i have a lump just inside my vagina on the right side, i have had it for about 2-3 weeks but at first i thought it was nothing to worry about but it seems as though it has got bigger, im only 15 and not sexually active, i dont want to tell my mum and im too embarrassed to see a doctor face to face, please can you help me as its really worrying me, it will be appreciated if you can

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on January 26th, 2009

Skin Answer A5516

If the bump is at the very beginning of the vagina you might want to try over the counter anti-inflammatory creams. The effect should be visible in several days up to one week. If the bump is still present afterwards, you should see a gynecologist. There is no reason to be embarrassed at all.

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