A member asked:
what should i do? is there something wrong with me? is this not common? i had a hickey by my vagina, at the very top of my inner thigh. it's been more than 3 months and there still is a bump there. could it be a popped vein that won't go away? when i wear
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Dr. Scott Musinski answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 35 years experience
If : If by hickey, you meant a bruise left after kissing, then it could be a varicosity. This is a dilated vein caused by the suction of the kiss. It will respond to hormonal fluctuations like ordinary varicose veins. It may possibly be treated with sclerotherapy or laser treatments.
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Dr. Nick (Donald) Morrison answered
Phlebology 30 years experience
Could be vein: Women can get vulva varicosties and veins in the perineal area and on their legs and in their pelvis. Look up vein specialist: www.Phlebology.Org and have it looked t. Yes we do treat veins in the perineal area ith sclerotherapy, if this is what it is.
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