A member asked:

I found a small lump on the outside of my vagina - it feels like it could be a cyst - when i pinch it, it hurts, the size of a pea. should i be concern?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Erinn Huffman answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Maybe: Lumps on the vulva can be an infection, ingrowth hair, benign cyst, and the list goes on. You should have your doctor examine it.

Dr Miller and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/18/2014

4.2k views

Thank

Dr. Philip Miller answered

GYN: This may be a vaginal cyst; howver it requires a pelvic examination. Do not squeeze this area. Get a gyn evaluation.

Dr Parvez and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/7/2015

4.2k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I found a small lump on the outside of my vagina - it feels like it could be a cyst - when i pinch it, it hurts, the size of a pea. should i be concern?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Erinn Huffman answered

Dr Miller and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Parvez and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have a small lump in side the wall.of my vagina not painful and it's the size of a pea or so. I just recently had a pap smear and all normal?

A member asked:

I have a small pea size lump on the inside outer vagina lips, near the clit I would say. Its painful to touch, looks kind of like a pimple, and appears to be moveable but Im not for sure. What is this?

A member asked:

Hard pea size lump hurts when touched inside large vagina lip, close to clit not around edge of lip. Could it be from wearing tight thongs that rub?

A member asked:

My wife has a large painful lump the size of a 20oz bottle cap between right leg and vagina under her skin. Hernia? Cyst? Or more concern?

A member asked:

I have had a small pea size lump right near the opening of my vagina for years. No growth & consistent size for years. However now that I am sexually active I have noticed sex isnt painful but, one side of vaginal wall is tender. Is this cancer?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have a small pea sized hard lump in my vagina that was never there before following the birth of my son and an abnormal pap should I be concerned?

I had a baby 5 mo ago I have a little pea size ball inside my vagina only hurts when me and my husband get sexual can it be a cyst or hemmroids?

I have found a pea sized lump on the left side of vagina wall. What can this be? It doesn't hurt,it just feels hard.

I have a small pea sized hard lump on the back inside of my vagina. No really painful. Do I need to have to looked at right away or monitor it awhile?

Hard lima bean sized lump inside vagina opening left side& pea sized hrd lump outer opening left sde vag, it hurts noticed 2 days ago.

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?