What is the reason for the small bumps in the vagina?

Many women become frightened when they find some small bumps in their vagina, worrying that they are caused by certain sexually transmitted diseases. In fact, the small bumps in the vagina may also be caused by other gynecological diseases. Therefore, it is best for women to go to the hospital for examination in time and receive relevant treatment for the specific condition. The following editor will introduce some reasons for the small bumps in the vagina.

Step 1: Ask yourself if you have ever had unclean sexual behavior

Most sexually transmitted diseases are spread through unclean sexual contact. If this kind of behavior has not occurred, then the possibility that the small bumps on the genitals are sexually transmitted diseases will be greatly reduced. Of course, in rare cases, STDs can also be transmitted through other non-sexual contact methods.

Step 2: Identify the non-STD pimples

The following skin diseases will cause small bumps on the genitals, but they are not sexually transmitted diseases. Compare and see which situation the bump best matches.

Pseudo-warmth of vulva

Who it happens to: Healthy young women (many of whom are unmarried). A survey of 1,175 healthy female workers in Nanjing found 231 of them had pseudocondyloma, with an incidence rate of 20%.

Characteristics of small bumps: ① Location: Occurs on the inner side of the labia minora and the vestibule on both sides (you can refer to anatomy books to find the corresponding locations, the same below). ②Appearance: Looks like many small fish roe-like particles, or velvety, etc. ③Number: multiple. ④Changes: These small bumps will not grow bigger. ⑤Symptoms: None.

How to deal with it: It does not affect physiological functions and is not a sexually transmitted disease, so generally no treatment is required.

Pearly penile papules

Who it happens to: Healthy men (many of whom are unmarried). According to research, 38.6% of young men have penile pearly papules.

Characteristics of small bumps: ① Location: Occurs at the edge of the coronal sulcus of the penis. ②Appearance: One or two rows of small bumps the size of millet grains or larger are arranged along the edge of the coronal sulcus. ③Number: multiple. ④Change: It will not get bigger and bigger. ⑤Symptoms: No pain or itching, no subjective symptoms. ⑥Others: It is more common in people with foreskin that is too long, and the small bumps are more obvious when the penis is erect.

How to deal with it: This is a physiological developmental abnormality in men. It does not affect function and generally does not require treatment. Do not treat it as a sexually transmitted disease.

Therefore, there is no need to be too afraid of the small bumps you had back then. Through timely examination and discovery, and effective treatment in the early stages, they will generally recover. Women should pay attention to the hygiene of their private parts, avoid unclean sexual life as much as possible, and maintain good living habits.