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Bumps around labia. Pics. What is this?

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E24hu63
E24hu63

After feeling some discomfort down there, I took a look and noticed this. I have these bumps all around my labia. I feel like I've had these for as long as I can remember but they are either more prominent or there are more of them but I'm not exactly sure. I also noticed that I've been very dry. 

I have to wait for an appointment and this is causing extreme anxiety. Can anyone tell me more about what's going on? I'd appreciate any feedback.

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  • ml66uk
    ml66uk E24hu63

    Posted

    You probably saw my post on that other thread, but it could be lichen sclerosus:

    https://patient.info/search.asp?searchterm=lichen+sclerosus

    You could ask over at the lichen sclerosus group:

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/browse/lichen-sclerosus-1341

    I'd definitely get it checked out if I were you.  You could either see your GP, or if you're in the UK, you could go to a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic - google "GUM clinic near me" for details.

    If you could update this thread and tell us what the doctors say, it would be appreciated.  Good luck.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor.

    • E24hu63
      E24hu63 ml66uk

      Posted

      I did see that. Thank you for your input and I have asked in that group. I can't see the doctor until the end of May and I'm extremely anxious. Since you suggested lichen sclerosus, I'm assuming that in your non-doctor opinion, it doesn't look like an STD to you. 

    • ml66uk
      ml66uk E24hu63

      Posted

      I don't think it's an STI, but then I'm not a doctor.  Either way, in your position, I'd want to see a doctor sooner, if possible.

    • E24hu63
      E24hu63 ml66uk

      Posted

      I completely understand. I'm going to see what I can do to see a doctor sooner. Thanks again for responding.

  • Whatdoihave
    Whatdoihave E24hu63

    Posted

    Hi. I think I have the same thing. Have you been the doctor?
  • E24hu63
    E24hu63

    Posted

    Hi, I have gone to the doctor. She said they're probably Fordyce spots and I didn't test positive for anything. It seems like a lot of doctors really aren't sure. If anyone finds out anything different please let us all know.

    • Torialouise
      Torialouise E24hu63

      Posted

      Hi ive same lumps i'm waiting to see doctor on wed but i found posts on forsdyke spots pre seeing your post & hoping they are them as Ls is beyond worse option. Did you have biopsy?

      Mine are totally identical but ive bit more. They dnt bother me. I spotted as ive been having thrush issues and had a look and was like omg!

      I'm really scared its worse.

    • E24hu63
      E24hu63 Torialouise

      Posted

      I have not had a biopsy. Please let me know what you find out. I got new insurance recently so I am waiting to see another doctor and get another opinion.

  • nate12092
    nate12092 E24hu63

    Posted

    Hey I have the same thing. My doctor is clueless as well, and sending me to a gynocologist. Until then, can someone please give me some answers to relieve my anxiety? Thanks!
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