Lump near clitoris

[sweetee]

I have a small pea sized or smaller, lump right to the top right of my clitoris, I had another one to the top left a month or two back but it went away when my period ended. It is not painful, and has no strange color, there is no discharge and it does not get larger. It feels solid. Ever heard of this? Should I be frightened?

[Triplet]

sounds like a cyst, they can form before your period (like the ones on your face).

[DarlinDarla]

I have had something maybe like what you have a couple of times in the past.  Mine was like a hard knot right to the right or left of my clitoris and over a couple of days got sore.  The first time I ever had it, it freaked me out.  I got a mirror and was trying to figure out what it was and even had my husband to see if he could tell anything about it.  After a couple of days I noticed it had gotten a bit bigger and sorer when I would wipe.  I decided to squeeze it, even though it was sore and guess what, it was like a pimple popping, white stuff came out and then a bit of blood, just like a pimple would be. (sorry, gross, I know).  Afterwards it was a little sore like the squeezing had maybe bruised it a bit, but then went away.  Ever so often over the past couple of years I will get one and after a couple of days it will be where I can pop it and it will go away.  I don't know what it could be from because I am a VERY clean person who loves baths sometimes twice a day, I don't have pimples elsewhere on my body (I'm 34) and I'm not overweight to think maybe the heat or rubbing might cause it, so......I don't know. Anyway, if this is anything like you have, maybe this will help.....if not, Sorry.  I wish you the best!

[Am Am]

I was reading your post and I have a question for you. I have the same thing as you did/do. Did you ever go to the doctor for it?

[Soror]

I get these too sometimes.  Most likely it's a sebaceous cyst, and despite being somewhat painful, they aren't really a big deal.  Lancing them can be disgusting, though it's my preferred method of dealing with them as well - just make sure to keep it clean.

Another method that was suggested to me by my Gyn was to apply something warm to the spot for fifteen minutes a day, as this encourages your body to re-absorb the cyst without needing to tamper with it.

[killerswife]

I have a bump on clit, painful.
Hurts when wipe.
Been there for 3 days.
What could it be.  Should I try and bust it.
It is right on the clitoris.

[crackhacky]

I just got one of these and i am freaking out. I hope it goes away soon. I have never had sex.

[shortie1]

i have a bump right next to my clit as well. However mines white and doesn't hurt at all. I had one before and i picked at it and i ripped it off and it was gone for almost two months and just came back. I'm not sure what it is though.

[Mal293]

I have a white spot on my clitoris.  It hurts when I do anything.  I dont know what it could be...it looks like a pimple!!  I am so worried.  I think I am going to just do the warm water thing and let it go away by itself.

[GGirl9]

Get that checked out, especially if it came back again.

[lozzib]

i have just discoverd the same thing to what you had just i think mine feels soft and does feel sore also my lips fell itchy aswell but i am going to my doctor to get it checked it does not have a head on it like a spot and when i told my mum about it she said it may be a boil but im still going to my doctor any way i am 16 and this did scare me wen i discoverd it at 2 o clock this morning.  i hope things go well for you if they haven't already

[kiiki]

This could be a cyst but it could also be an inflammed gland. I would suggest seeing your doctor. Eitherway it should subside on its own. But just to make sure it nothing more serious you should make an appointment.

[crowle]

I also have a pea sized spot near my clit. Went to the docs. She said to have lots of very hot baths. Tried this for a week along with the cream she gave me but it didn't go away. Went back and she gave me oral antibiotics but it still hasn't gone! Realy worried it might be cancer but doc didn't suggest this. She did say it might need lancing. OHHH! don't fancy that! Has anyone had this done? Will have to go back to doc soon.
Help.

[hockeyplaya]

i have it 2 and it hurts my boyfriend and i want 2 hav sex but im scared that it wil hurt 2 bad..has any1 found out wat it is? im kinda worried i tried 2 squeeze it like DarlinDarla said but it hurt more..
any adice would be lovely please
x

[Ronnie66]

Aloe Vera plant, its natural and u can break it apart and rub the fluid from the plant on any part of your body and it will help..such as i had a lump on my right labia....bout the size of a quarter ....used aloe for a week and it has shrunk signifigantly. It also helps with rashes, pimples and sunburn!! Hope it helps a bit...otherwise i suggest goin to a doctor!

[Shame_Boogie]

well im really scared my vagina is very sensitive and i get alot of hair bumps if i dont shave but i have never had a bump like this b4 the bumb is like in my clit to the right of it it doesnt have a head but it itches and its tende im scared because im young and it hasnt gone away for like 5 days but the doctor doesnt have an oppointment for 3 weeks and the emergency room said if it doesnt burn or discharge its not an emergency what should i do im really scared

[fi93]

hi ive been experiencing the same thing.its been there for 3 days,hurts like hell..tried warm compress yesterday but it hurts a lot more...pls reply

[blindedbybubbles]

I have a white spot on the right side of my clitoris and I thought maybe it could be from masturbating at a certain angle and has formed a callous not quite sure, doesn't hurt and isn't the size of a pea more like a sesame seed. Yep, anyone consider that? or just me?

[Fairyminx]

I noticed a pea sized itchy sore lump just to the upper right of my clitoris last night so went straight to the GU clinic today. The first Dr wasn't too sure so called in the consultant who said it he was pretty sure it was an infected gland. I've been so worried about it, and even after two GU Drs looked at it am still a little worried. Been prescribed anti-biotics so fingers crossed it clears soon.

[Mandav]

I also have just found a lump under the skin on the left flap of my clitoris, it does not hurt and is not itchy, it is a about pea sized and mobile. I was wondering if anyoine had some suggestions.

[GirlDistressed]

The same with me i had mine for a week, and i noticed today its got bigger. Im really really worried, but my doctors is booked up and to scared totell mum, idont no if we have a gum clinic near me. I havent had sex, but had foreplay, i'm panicking that it could be something to to with this, i am only young (17) and paranoid as i have had family members with cancer, etc. PLease help, what u think i should do?

[yourcenar]

from the website below
info on bartholins cyst

Most women don't even know they have a bartholin's gland. It is a tiny gland inside each of the labia near the opening of the vagina, one gland on each side. They produce fluid that lubricates the vagina. There are tiny ducts in the gland and if those get 'clogged' up by skin cells or secretions, it can form a cyst - (a fluid filled sac). The cyst can grow from the size of a dime to larger than a golf ball. They can be tender and very painful when they are infected. Sometimes they aren’t painful at all and you just wake up one morning with a swelling on one side of your vagina, don't panic, there is help.

What caused this annonying cyst? Sometimes they are caused by an infection in the Bartholin’s gland, but not always. The painful ones tend to be infected. Usually the infection is from the normal bacteria that are found on your skin and in your vagina. Virgins get these annoying cysts too, it doesn't only happen to females that are sexually active, so don't be afraid to tell your parent that you need to see a gynecologist.

How do I know if I have one?

You'll know if you have one. It isn’t very subtle. There will be a round tender 'lump' in one of the vaginal lips, near the opening of the vagina, use a mirror and you will see it. Cysts that get infected can become very painful. Go to a gynecologist or your health care provider and let that person determine if it is infected.

Treatment:

The treatment really depends on several things; the size of the cyst, how painful it is, if it is infected and how your health care provider chooses to treat them. A culture of the fluid in the cyst is usually taken to determine what organism is causing the infection, if indeed it is infected. Some cysts are just treated with oral antibiotics.

Your gynecologist might decide to put a 'drain' into the cyst, The drain (like a thick string) stays in place for about 2 to 4 weeks. This allows the fluid to drain and causes a small opening to form inside the lip of your vagina. The drain is removed after that 2 - 4 week period. (Not a painful removal at all, not for me anyway). The opening will heal by itself, it will not be a noticeable opening.

If you have had a cyst that keeps coming back or if it is very large, usually larger than a grape, your gynecologist may decide to do a different procedure, especially if you have had it drained already. An incision is made in the cyst to drain the fluid that has built up inside. (I have had it done, it is fairly painful, but Tylenol helps and it is worth getting rid of the darn thing)! This, however, is no guarantee that it will never come back OR you can get another one. If it does come back It can be treated again. (The procedure is called marsupialization, from the word that means to make a pouch). Antibiotics may be given to you at this time also.

Sometimes an oral antibiotics is all that is needed to treat a cyst, especially if you catch it early. Remember, it is not necessarily caused from an STD, not most of the time. Let your health care provider know if it does reoccur, don't wait for it to become too large again.

Prevention

You really can't actively prevent them, if you know of a way, let me know. I found that the pressure on that area of my body from riding my bicycle caused my cyst to flare-up. It seems to be more of a case of bad luck than anything else, ask your GYN, that is probably what they will say also. Many women never get one at all. If you do get one (or one on each side), it does tend to come out when you are stressed or 'run down'. If you think you have a Bartholin's gland cyst, call your health care provider right away so you can get early and effective treatment.

http://www.essortment.com/articles/bartholins_cyst_100019.htm

ps. I myself have the gland infected pretty regularly, every few months. since it appeared and got worse after moving from italy to england and moving around the world where you do not have bidet (those weird little sinks made for intimate hygiene]) i have guessed it is a matter of hygiene. people say, oh but i bath regularly and am clean, and i don't have much sex. While i do agree it is probably a ,atter of bad luck, i knwo from my experience that hygiene influences it enormously, since i went from a normal italian regime of using bidets to a sloppy "gonna shower everyday" one. and i think it is misinformation on what hygiene really consists of. bathing in your own water is not it. nor is it showering once a day, that while excessive and damaging for the rest of the body and skin, is inadequate for the intimate parts. also try to use a different pH soap for the genitals.
this kinda works for me, just giving my 2 cents. hurray to diversity.
love

[bostonbabyy]

I'm 16 and i've had two sexual partners,i've been in a relationship with the same person for the last year 1/2... i recently saw a white "bump" in my clitoris..its been there for a couple of weeks, it hurt only when i touched it, there was no redness or itchiness, just a white pimple like "bump" ...i took a shower, then after i wet a cloth with hot water and placed it on the "bump" ... it fell right off. TRY THIS, hopefully it will work for you guys too! Although the bump wasn't very big like some of these other stories.. maybe it will work anywayy

[Wyredbone]

I have had this hard lump on the right vagina lip. It is reddish, does not move, does not hurt unless I apply pressure. I have had this lump for like three months. Should I be alarmed. How do I get rid of it.

[donthavehealthinsurance]

I have it too! I had sex with my boyfriend last night and this morning felt a little sore down there... normal right?... then later today i went pee &i notice the "BUMP" near the left side of my clitoris and its about pea sized.. and kinda hard like somethins in there! Its sensitive but doesnt hurt too bad.. im not sure what to do! I dont want to squeeze it because it doesnt look like theres a head, unlinke a pimple. I should be starting my period in a few days so im hoping that has something to do with it??? Hopefully it goes away im gunna try the warm water thing. I;m nervous! ive never had an std or anything like this "bump" before :/ !