Hard lumps on the vaginal lining

Vaginal problems are a common disease among women. Many women have lumps on the inner wall of their vagina, which may be due to gynecological diseases. There are many reasons for this phenomenon. Not paying attention to private hygiene, frequent sexual life, etc. can cause vaginal diseases. You should change your underwear frequently, eat less spicy and irritating foods, and don't smoke or drink, as these will affect vaginal health.

Vaginal lumps are small, palpable lumps in the vagina that can occur for a variety of reasons.

Normal value

People who do not have any discomfort caused by lumps in the vagina.

Clinical significance

Abnormal results: Examination reveals a lump, which is most commonly a pustular cyst caused by blocked sebaceous glands. If you feel any discomfort, your doctor can perform drainage. Another type of cyst may be caused by a blockage in the Bartholin's glands. They can grow as big as a peach and are susceptible to infection. Another possibility is genital warts, which are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts can appear alone or in groups, and each one is about the size of a pencil head. Patients generally do not feel pain, but may experience itching, discomfort, burning, etc. Although it can be removed through surgery, laser or cryotherapy, and topical medications, multiple treatments are required and there is a possibility of recurrence after cure. People who need to be examined: those who feel discomfort caused by lumps in the vagina.

Precautions

Unsuitable group: women during menstruation. Contraindications before examination: (1) During menstruation, the examination is not suitable because blood will interfere with the interpretation of the smear. (2) Before the examination, avoid taking a bath to clean the vagina to prevent abnormal cells in the vagina from being washed away, resulting in insufficient smear specimens and affecting the diagnosis. (3) Before the examination, avoid using vaginal suppositories or having sexual intercourse to prevent drugs or sperm from interfering with the interpretation of the smear under the microscope. Requirements during the examination: On the day of the gynecological examination, wear clothes that are convenient for examination. A skirt of moderate length is a better choice.

Inspection process

The uterine cavity is expanded with a distending medium, and a cold light source is introduced into the uterine cavity through a hysteroscope via a fiberoptic light guide and lens. The cervical canal, internal cervical os, endometrium and fallopian tube opening are directly observed so that the diseased tissue can be sampled intuitively and accurately for pathological examination.

Related diseases

Benign vaginal tumors, primary vaginal malignant lymphoma

Related symptoms

Burning in the genitals, cervical cysts, ovarian cysts, cysts