Patient's question:
Last night while I was washing my face, I noticed a lump on my labia. It was quite hard, but it didn't hurt or itch. It was about the size of a peanut, and I didn't realize it had appeared until now. I've had no discomfort at all.Doctor's answer:
Hello, without the premise of unhealthy sexual life, the most common factor or cause of bumps on the labia is a Bartholin's gland cyst. The opening of the Bartholin's glands is located on the inner side of the small labia, making it easy for bacteria to invade and cause inflammation. Generally, bacteria first invade the epithelium of the Bartholin's gland ducts, causing the mucosa to swell, or due to damage to the duct opening tissue, leading to adhesion and causing duct blockage. If secretions cannot be expelled, a Bartholin's gland cyst (Bartholin's cyst) may form. It is important to pay attention to personal hygiene.