What Causes Lumps On Vagina?

Posted on Fri, 15 Aug 2014

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Fri, 15 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : i have a lump on my libia how do i need to about it

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
examination and tests

Detailed Answer:
Hello madam,
Lumps on the vagina can be due to many reasons. Infection, abscess are common.
Growths, benign or precancerous, are also possible. First order of business, is to see a doctor so that the lump can be examined and if need be, biopsied. Any infection,cyst or abscess can be easily treated.

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

Follow up: Dr. Rhea Chanda (29 minutes later)

can all this be done by my family doctor

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Yes it can be done . If required your family doctor can refer you to a specialist . But a basic examination can be done .

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