Atlanta, GA
A 38-year-old female asked:
Bump on outer labia was inflamed and painful last week. no longer inflamed or painful but it feels like a node on the inside close to the fordyce spots. no head and smaller than last week. it itches now. obgyn apointment next month?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Probably a cyst which healed. No cause of worry till you see your Gyn
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Reviewed Feb 11, 2023
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