Vaginal Bumps
Bumps in the vaginal or vulvar area cover a lot of the same ground as bumps on the penis do — most are harmless, and a handful of specific STDs are worth ruling out based on how the bump looks and behaves.
The common, harmless causes
Ingrown hairs are extremely common after shaving or waxing and usually resolve on their own within a week. Bartholin's cysts — small, usually painless swellings near the vaginal opening caused by a blocked gland — are common and often don't require treatment unless they become infected. Vestibular papillae are small, uniform, finger-like bumps that are a normal anatomical variation, not a sign of infection.
What points to an STD
Genital warts (HPV) tend to be flesh-colored, sometimes with a rough or cauliflower-like texture, and grow gradually rather than appearing overnight. Herpes causes clusters of small, painful, fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over, often preceded by tingling or burning. Syphilis can cause a single, firm, painless sore during its early stage — easy to miss precisely because it doesn't hurt.
When It's Worth Testing
New bumps that are spreading, painful, blistering, or appeared after unprotected sex are worth testing for rather than waiting to see what happens.
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