What Causes Bulgy Mass On The Labia Majora?

Posted on Tue, 31 May 2016

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Tue, 31 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : I discovered an elongagted bulgy mass on one side of my outermost vulva about two days ago. It is now a little bloody. What could it be?
I had some Mupirocin Ointment on hand that I have been using on the site over the last few days.
I just check it and after the bloody discharge it has almost all gone away except a small little irritation?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please attach a photograph

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Elongated bulgy mass on labia majora is most likely to be a carbuncle or cyst.
I will suggest you to send me a photograph, off possible so that I can help you better.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (5 minutes later)

It doesn't appear to be bulgy as it was earlier, but mass is definitely still there...would be hard to send a photo.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Infective pathology

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, the bulge by description, seems to be infective.
I will suggest you to apply local antibiotic like metrogyl ointment and take pain killers, if the pain is there.
Maintain hygiene, wear cotton underwear, and avoid dampness.Regards
Dr Deepti Vermag

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar