I've only noticed this in the past week, because of the pain, but judging by the size it's been there a while. It's on the outside of the vulva, and it's about 1-2cm long, but when I feel it, it seems a lot deeper than it looks. Should I get it checked? I'm 16 years old, and I am not sexually active. I was raped at 13, and I had a pap smear - is it possible that this lump has resulted from the rape???
209897
Please go to your Gyno. They would know best. Plus if its something harmful then it can be taken care of. But if its just your anatomy it can be explained to you at your benefit. Good luck!
593755
I have to say that you should go to another doctor.  I was going through the same thing.  I had a lump in my breast.  I had to go to 2 other doctors before the last doctor told me to have it removed.  I just had surgery june 2 to have it removed.  The other doctors told me it was just fatty tissue.  Once it was removed the doctor noticed it was bigger than it appeared.  They took out 80.4 grams of my breast.  They said I had a tumor and it was getting bigger.  If I would have let it stayed in there, they would have eventually have the entire breast removed because the type of tumor I had would just grow and grow.  So take care of yourself.  Doctors will tell you not to worry but if you demand them to do something about your health then you wont have to worry so much.  The type of test they do before going to surgery is mammagram, ultrasound, ct, and mri.  Some doctors do other test.  Some might want to do a biopsy.
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It's probably not breast cancer. I've never seen a breast cancer manifest itself in a pain like that. \n\nTo be totally sure, you should see your doctor, but my guess is that it is not. You probably strained a muscle that runs through that area.\n\nGood luck!\n\nhttp://www.freedom-from-genital-warts.com\nhttp://www.cancer-guides.com
608403
Hmm, sounds like it might be. Dont go by what pictures look like. \nCould either be ingrown hairs mixed with a yeast infection or it could be something like genital warts or herpes. Its not that big a deal, you just need to make some life changes if it is an STD. \nMake a doctors appt asap. If it IS an STD you dont want to go untreated, as it can cause cervical cancer, infertility, and lots of other bad things. Its better to just know for sure and go from there. \nGood luck! And be careful! If you have sex from now on, use protection!
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Could be an infection , or it might be just a normal discharge as your body makes changes from childhood to puberty.  If you've been molested, or if you've been experimenting with sex either alone or with others, infection is likely.  A doctor or nurse could tell you either way.  However, you'll have to put aside fear and embarrassment, and step up to the plate for yourself, just like you did here by asking this question.  Since you're under age you'll have to get an adult to help you get to a doctor.  Your mother would be the first choice, but if that's not feasible, a close female relative whom you're comfortable with, or your school nurse, or, as a final resort, call Planned Parenthood. (The're in the phone book.)
84041
better consult a professional about this...think that was not normal, maybe you got some cut/ lacerated   tissue down there...
118098
It sounds to me like you very likely have a Bartholin's gland cyst.  These are fairly common, especially in reproductive age women, and not usually anything to worry about.  They are caused by blockage of the duct that drains the Bartholin's glands which are located in the lips of the labia minora along the vaginal opening which function to provide vulvar moisture.  They can become blocked for a great number of reasons(injury, chronic inflammation, infection, VERY rarely cancer in older women,...).  These may become infected to become an abscess and requires medical attention.    Signs of infection include: PAIN, further swelling, marked reddening(some reddening is normal with a cyst), feels hot to the touch compared to surrounding areas.\n\nThat being said, your actual diagnosis (ruling out an STD) cannot be made without visiting a health care provider such as a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse midwife that can take a history and perform an appropriate physical exam.
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It is probably a cyst. Stop guessing and make an appointment today to get it checked out. You also might have mastitis.\n\nGood luck!
178065
IF I WERE YOU I WOULD GO SEE A GYNECOLOGIST. I WORKED FOR A OB/GYN CLINIC FOE 5 YRS., AND THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO TEST THEM AND TELL RIGHT AWAY WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW TO TREAT THEM. THEY MAY JUST BE FROM SHAVING OR YOUR PANTS RUBBING, OR THEY MAY BE GENITAL WARTS WHICH SPREAD QUICKLY..BUT ARE TREATED WHEN CAUGHT IN TIME. IF THEY ARE "CLUSTERS" (MORE THAN ONE BUMP IN A SPOT) THEN THEY ARE PROB. GENITAL WARTS, WHICH ARE PAINLESS MOST OF THE TIME.\nBOILS ARE ROUND CYSTS THAT HURT REALLY BAD..SO YOU WOULD KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BY THE PAIN YOU ARE IN. IF I WERE YOU LIKE I SAID GO SEE A GYNECOLOGIST AND LET THEM DETERMINE WHAT IT IS AND TREAT YOU FOR IT.\nGOOD LUCK AND I HOPE IT IS NOTHING MORE THAN A BOIL OR CYST.
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I think you should seek counseling.  Also, the abortion thing may be a much bigger part of this then you think. Have you always experienced pain during intercourse? Did you tell your doctor about the abortion? I know you might be embarrassed, but you really need to tell him/her.  That could be a big part of the problem.  It is not uncommon to hear about infections or internal injuries after that procedure.  I would make sure you are open about that with your doctor and then ask him/her for a referral to a psychologist so that you can start to recover from the psychological impact this has had on you.  Sometimes it may take years to recover from this.  If your doctor does know about your experience and the physical pain does not go away I would see a GYN and get a second opinion.  It is not normal to have physical pain during intercourse.  He/she may be missing something.  I really hope that things work out for you and I understand what you are going through.  I have been in a similiar situation. - Take care : )
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I first had a pelvic exam when I was a virgin too.  I found it was uncomfortable and maybe, at times, mildly painful, but really nothing to worry over.  The Dr will spray a lubricant before they put the speculum inside you to help ease any discomfort.  I know this sounds impossible, but try to relax as much as possible, and this will also help things from being more uncomfortable.  Most Dr’s will put a blanket over you while they examine you so you are more comfortable and feel less exposed.  While you are there, you should also get them to do a quick breast exam to check for lumps (I don’t know if that’s a common part of the exam for where you are, but it is in my neck of the woods…and it’s better safe then sorry!)  And don't worry about bleeding.  If there is any blood, it will be a very small amount (ie, not enough to show up on your underwear) Afterwards, you might feel a little stretched but that will go away pretty quickly.  \nGood Luck!
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could be skin tags.If you have never had sex of ANY TYPE.You probably shouldnt worry.May want to have it checked out just to make you feel better.Or type it in and google it for pictures.
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It could be a cyst. Please go see your doctor. You may have to have it removed :(\n\nGood luck!
555876
this happened to me for 2 years after i began having sex. My doctor said that it was no big deal, that my partner was just slighty um, "large" down there, and that my hymen was just not fully broken before him. It stopped and the pain i was having with it stopped too. no problems since, good luck!!
153941
It sounds like it might be an STD.  You should REALLY get this checked out.  Call your local health dept or do a search for a local std clinic or planned parenthood.
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First and foremost it does not mean you have cancer. Second of all you should definitely talk to your parents about your concerns and ask to go to the doctor. He/she will probably examine them and send you for a diagnostic mammogram. I had the same problem as you last year and things were fine. The lumps turned out to be cysts which I have since discovered runs in my family. My mother and my sister both have them. One of the things my doctor told me was to notice the size of them before and after my period because one of the characteristics of cysts was that they tend to be bigger right before you start and that after wards they will gradually decrease in size. Let me stress though that I am not a nurse or a doctor and this is just what I was told. You may also want to check with a school nurse and talk to her.\n\nI hope things turn out well for you. I know how scared I was before I got my results and how relieved I was when they came back ok.
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This lump has just appeared in the last 16 hours?  If it has, it's possible that you could have an infected gland in your breast.  Tell your parents you need to see a doctor.  In the meantime, try an icepack and/or Advil.  (Breast cancer normally does not cause that type of pain or cause a lump that quickly)