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What Causes Recurring Bumps In Vagina With History Of Herpes?
Question: I am 62 years old and have aquired 3 bumps like little cyst inside my vagina I have a regular doctor, But I havn't mentioned it to him, I did mention it to a women doctor who waited on me for my foot one time she said when you get older that happens but tell your doctor about it. I just had a blood test last week for the doctor about my blood pressure i always have blood test. I was tested for herpes in 1972 when dating a engineer guy and was positive, I stop dating because of these bumps, some time they go away someand sometimes other tiny ones come on but they don't stay
Brief Answer:
Should be checked out by your doctor or a gynecologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
I don't think what you are describing just happens when you get older. It may be reactivation of the herpes virus. Or, possibly something else, but your description and history sounds like herpes. Usually herpes blisters hurt quite a bit.
So do go in and have these looked at. A gynecologist may be the best bet. If it is reactivation of herpes, there are better medications for this now (and for preventing recurrence) than there were in 1972.
But regardless, do go in and have them seen.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
Should be checked out by your doctor or a gynecologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
I don't think what you are describing just happens when you get older. It may be reactivation of the herpes virus. Or, possibly something else, but your description and history sounds like herpes. Usually herpes blisters hurt quite a bit.
So do go in and have these looked at. A gynecologist may be the best bet. If it is reactivation of herpes, there are better medications for this now (and for preventing recurrence) than there were in 1972.
But regardless, do go in and have them seen.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i have no pain at all it's not like sores it's like cyst
Brief Answer:
Should be checked out.
Detailed Answer:
This should be seen. Near the outside of the vagina, sometimes certain glands can get swollen (Bartholin's gland). But inside the vagina, that would be unusual. And if it were herpes, you would have sores and pain.
Any part of the body can develop benign cysts, such as inclusion cysts, but this should be seen, and I think you should skip your primary care doctor (unless you require a referral) and go to a gynecologist.
It is most likely not a concerning pathology, but best to have it seen to tell.
Should be checked out.
Detailed Answer:
This should be seen. Near the outside of the vagina, sometimes certain glands can get swollen (Bartholin's gland). But inside the vagina, that would be unusual. And if it were herpes, you would have sores and pain.
Any part of the body can develop benign cysts, such as inclusion cysts, but this should be seen, and I think you should skip your primary care doctor (unless you require a referral) and go to a gynecologist.
It is most likely not a concerning pathology, but best to have it seen to tell.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for responding to my question concerning my health issues, I will definitely follow up on your advice. I am a member of kaiser and have a regular Internal Medicine physician. I would like to have a private Doctor again, I would like to ask a question about my son, I got pregnant with him in 1982 and his father was on drugs, can any of this affect him in any manner like mental health, he was in special classes through high school and had to have therapy. He's closed his self off and don't communicate with me and stays on video games and social media. He's seen a therapist since he's been grown I took him, but I can't ask the therapist any questions about his condition, he gets irritated at me sometimes when I try to communicate with him. He's not working and he's 32 years old
Brief Answer:
Some thoughts:
Detailed Answer:
I am sorry for the situation you are having with your son. About cognitive effects that can come from a drug using father, the research is hazy. There is some evidence that this is possible, but most of the research that shows a connection seems to be in animal studies. There is a definite connection between paternal drug use and abnormal sperm which usually results either in failure to fertilize or in early miscarriage. But whether it can cause problems in the developed child is unclear. There is some thought that contaminants in drugs such as mercury, can be passed on to the child and have effects.
I am thinking, though, that there may have been underlying mental health reasons that your son's father used drugs, and possibly a genetic predisposition to this may have been passed down.
If your son lives at home with you, you can try setting behavioral limits such as that he needs to find work. I know you said he gets irritated with you at times, but is it possible you can discuss your concerns and expectations with him at a time when he is in a good state of mind?
Some thoughts:
Detailed Answer:
I am sorry for the situation you are having with your son. About cognitive effects that can come from a drug using father, the research is hazy. There is some evidence that this is possible, but most of the research that shows a connection seems to be in animal studies. There is a definite connection between paternal drug use and abnormal sperm which usually results either in failure to fertilize or in early miscarriage. But whether it can cause problems in the developed child is unclear. There is some thought that contaminants in drugs such as mercury, can be passed on to the child and have effects.
I am thinking, though, that there may have been underlying mental health reasons that your son's father used drugs, and possibly a genetic predisposition to this may have been passed down.
If your son lives at home with you, you can try setting behavioral limits such as that he needs to find work. I know you said he gets irritated with you at times, but is it possible you can discuss your concerns and expectations with him at a time when he is in a good state of mind?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I Thank you for your advice I am going to follow up with your answer as soon as possible, I'd like to correct the date for the herpes it was 1976, I found some information on the internet where to call and ask questions and get help, again thank you for your response, it took some stress off me
Brief Answer:
I am glad to help.
Detailed Answer:
Regarding the vaginal bumps/cysts, it will likely not be anything too concerning, but I am glad you will get it checked out (as that is the only way to know).
Noted about the date of the herpes.
And I wish you success in working with your son.
If there are any further questions I can help with, please let me know.
Best regards,
Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, MD
I am glad to help.
Detailed Answer:
Regarding the vaginal bumps/cysts, it will likely not be anything too concerning, but I am glad you will get it checked out (as that is the only way to know).
Noted about the date of the herpes.
And I wish you success in working with your son.
If there are any further questions I can help with, please let me know.
Best regards,
Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, MD
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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