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A 30-year-old female asked:
Ive had a very painful lump in my pubic area along the bikini line for quite a few months. its purple and moves, has yellow pussy discharge and has no blackhead, white head, hole, etc. ?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. From what you described it appears to be an infected Bartholin gland. You should consult a gynecologist for evaluation and treatment.
You may visit this site for info on this topic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bartholin-cyst/symptoms-causes/syc-20369976
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