Bumps or Swellings Around the Vulva
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Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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Content updated on Oct 10, 2023
About the symptom
The external female genitalia is called the vulva. It includes the outer folds (labia majora) and inner folds (labia minora) of skin around the vaginal opening. Bumps or swelling around this area of female genitalia.
Possible causes
- Condyloma Acuminatum
Often referred to as a genital wart, this sexually transmitted infection is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
- Genital herpes
This is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). It causes small, painful blisters on the private parts.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have lumps, boils or abscesses in the genital area?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have itchy skin?
Do you have sores or erosion in your private area?
Do you have any pain or tingling in the affected areas of the skin?
Other Related Symptoms
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Symptoms from similar body parts
Symptoms treated by the same specialty
References
Diagnosis and Management of Vulvar Skin Disorders
https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2020/07/diagnosis-and-management-of-vulvar-skin-disorders
Disorders of the Vulva: Common Causes of Vulvar Pain, Burning, and Itching
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/disorders-of-the-vulva-common-causes-of-vulvar-pain-burning-and-itching
ACOG Committee Opinion No. 509: Management of vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22015906/
Reviewed By:
Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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