Bumps or Swellings Around the Vulva
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Try one of these related symptoms.
Bumps or swellings around the vulva
Lumps, boils or abscesses in the genital area
Masses in the genital area
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
Generally, Bumps or swellings around the vulva can be related to:
- Condyloma Acuminatum
Often referred to as genital warts, this sexually transmitted infection is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), and presents as small skin coloured bumps in the groin or perianal area. HPV is very common in women and men who have ever had sex - four out of five people will have HPV at some point in their lives, and most won't even know it.
- Papillary Hidradenoma
This is a non-cancerous tumor found most commonly on the vulva, in the female genital area. It presents as a firm, skin-red colored bump that is slow-growing. It can ulcerate and cause symptoms. Exact cause is unknown.
- Uterine Prolapse
Uterine prolapse is when the uterus (womb) falls down the vagina or protrudes outside the body. This occurs as the supporting muscles and tissues become weakened and less elastic and are unable to maintain the uterus in its normal position. This condition is more common after multiple childbirths or with increasing age. Depending on the degree of prolapse, this can cause pelvic pain, problems with urination and with bowel movements.
- Vulvar Cancer
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Rashes
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Do you have any lumps or boils in your genital area?
- How has the vulva bumps or swellings changed since they first appeared?
- Have you experienced bumps or swellings around the vulva before?
- How long have you had bumps or swellings around the vulva?
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.
Content updated on Feb 6, 2025
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https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.08.29.24312810v1References
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-disordersDisorders 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-itchingACOG Committee Opinion No. 509: Management of vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22015906/