What's the matter with the hard lump on the outside of the vagina?

The genitals are the private parts of women. Usually, the genitals are relatively moist and can easily breed a large number of bacteria. Especially if you do not pay attention to personal hygiene, it is very common for hard bumps to appear on the genitals. Hard bumps on the genitals are mostly caused by women's health and need to be actively treated. If not treated in time, the bumps will easily become larger and larger, seriously affecting daily life and work. What are the general causes of bumps on the genitals?

What's the matter with a hard lump on the outside of the vagina?

The female vulva is relatively moist and close to the anus, making it easy for bacteria to grow. If you do not pay attention to personal hygiene, it is easy to get infected with various germs. There is a lump on the vulva. There are two possibilities: one is inflammation and the other is cyst. If there is tenderness, it may be a small boil or folliculitis. Do not squeeze this area. Do not squeeze any hard bumps anywhere. If it is a small boil or folliculitis, there is a natural barrier to inflammation. If you squeeze it, the inflammation will easily spread. If it is a cyst, it will easily become inflamed after squeezing. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for a check-up. The doctor will make appropriate treatment based on the specific situation.

The harm of a hard pimple on the vulva

1. Affect normal pregnancy

Vaginitis changes the environment inside the vagina, weakening sperm motility, and inflammatory cells can phagocytize sperm, thus affecting pregnancy and even causing infertility.

2. Induce cervical erosion

Improper treatment of vaginitis can easily lead to recurrence, seriously damaging the female immune system, causing cervical erosion, pelvic inflammatory disease, and even cervical cancer.

3. Affecting the couple’s life

The itching, pain and other discomforts caused by vaginitis reduce sexual desire, directly lead to sexual disharmony between couples, and affect the quality of their sex life.

How should you deal with a hard lump on the vulva? If it is caused by a disease, of course you should go to the hospital for treatment, but we should also pay attention to protecting the vulva. It is important to keep the vulva clean. Wear cotton underwear, don't wear tight pants, and pay attention to hygiene.

How to deal with a hard pimple on the vulva

1. Keep the vulva clean and dry, especially during menstruation, pregnancy and postpartum period. Wash the vulva and change underwear every day.

2. Do not wear synthetic underwear or tight pants, wear cotton underwear. When taking a local sitz bath, pay attention to the solution concentration, temperature, time, and precautions.

3. Do not use irritating soaps, medicines, or water that is too cold or too hot to clean the vulva, so as not to disrupt the acid-base balance of the vagina.