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Noticed Blue Spot Inside Labia Minora. What Could This Be?

Posted on Wed, 5 Jun 2013

Question: I noticed a small blue/purple spot on the inside of my labia minora - it is flat, no lumps and not sore. I am 57 years old. Could this be a Mongolian Spot or something more sinister. It actually looks like a bruise.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Hi,

Thanks for writing to us.

Small blue/purple spot inside the labia minora is because of irritation caused by tight underwear, yeast (fungal) infection or because of Mongolian spot(increased melanocyte).

You should consult a gynecologist because of your age sudden development of any spot need evaluation to rule out any malignant cause.

Treatment is avoiding tight underwear, maintain proper hygiene and evaluate whether it is increasing in size or not.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help you.

Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (8 minutes later)

I don't know how long it has been there. I only noticed it when I was waxing for the first time, usually I go to a beautician. If I hadn't been waxing, I wouldn't have known it was even there. Thank you for your quick and thorough reply Dr XXXXXXX
Sincere thanks, XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (12 minutes later)

Hi,

Often benign condition go unnoticed since they hardly cause any problems. No, way can we know since how long they have been present.

That being said, you need not worry. Just watch on it and observe for colour changes, size changes and whether or not you have pain. You should consider visiting your doctor if these changes are noticed.

Hope I have answered your query, If any further questions please let me know, I am pleased to answer it.

Wishing you good health.

Regards
Dr. Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 hours later)

Thanks so much Dr XXXXXXX I will ask my GP to check it on my next visit, later in the month. I will also take a photo to compare and watch for any changes over time.
Thank you, you have been most helpful.
Have a good day,
XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (9 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXXX

Thank you so much and I will be pleased to address your queries in future too.
Wishing you a Good Health.

Have a nice day.
Regards
Dr. Richa

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj