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Anonymous · 26th Jan 2012, 07:58 AM

Ok first of all yes, I will be going to a doctor but I wanted some advice.

I am a 22 year old sexually active female. I have had one sexual partner EVER (oral or otherwise) - my current girlfriend. This morning I woke up and had to pee. When I went to wipe myself I had this painful almost pimple like bump on the inside lips of my vagina. Simply put I am freaking out. Like I said, I know I should see a doctor and not have any sexual contact till then, but it is painful so is there anything else I can do? My girlfriend and I were both virgins before we got together so I'm hoping it is not a STI, but I have no idea.

electrolicious · 26th Jan 2012, 09:11 AM

It could be a Bartholin cyst. Until you can get an appointment with a doctor, I'd recommend taking warm baths or applying a warm cloth to encourage it to pop naturally. Sometimes, they're stubborn though and you may need to get it medically lanced, or if it has abscessed, be put on antibiotics. Even if it pops, I would still keep the appointment in case it's infected. Try not to touch it much and refrain from sexual activity.

**KaraBulut** · 26th Jan 2012, 06:02 PM

I'd say Bartholin Cyst, also.

If you want to read about it, there's a link here.

You can try self-treatment but if it doesn't resolve on it's own, then make an appointment with your gynecologist.

26th Jan 2012, 07:58 AM	#1
Anonymous Posting Anonymously Posts: 34,191 Join Date: Dec 2007	Painful Bump Ok first of all yes, I will be going to a doctor but I wanted some advice. I am a 22 year old sexually active female. I have had one sexual partner EVER (oral or otherwise) - my current girlfriend. This morning I woke up and had to pee. When I went to wipe myself I had this painful almost pimple like bump on the inside lips of my vagina. Simply put I am freaking out. Like I said, I know I should see a doctor and not have any sexual contact till then, but it is painful so is there anything else I can do? My girlfriend and I were both virgins before we got together so I'm hoping it is not a STI, but I have no idea.

26th Jan 2012, 09:11 AM	#2
electrolicious Member Full Member Gender: Male (FTM) Orientation: Pansexual Out Status: Out to those who matter Location: Massachusetts Posts: 55 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Painful Bump It could be a Bartholin cyst. Until you can get an appointment with a doctor, I'd recommend taking warm baths or applying a warm cloth to encourage it to pop naturally. Sometimes, they're stubborn though and you may need to get it medically lanced, or if it has abscessed, be put on antibiotics. Even if it pops, I would still keep the appointment in case it's infected. Try not to touch it much and refrain from sexual activity.

26th Jan 2012, 06:02 PM	#3
KaraBulut EC Health Expert EC Expert Gender: Male Location: US Posts: 3,961 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Painful Bump I'd say Bartholin Cyst, also. If you want to read about it, there's a link here. You can try self-treatment but if it doesn't resolve on it's own, then make an appointment with your gynecologist.