Caution - graphic

SmilingBluEyes · Aug 11, 2005

Well it sounds benign but I can't be sure. I truly advise you to see a GYN and have a full exam, if you have not already. It's likely he or she can reassure you are indeed "normal".....or treat any problem that may exist.

I wish you health and good luck.

WELCOME to allnurses.com

smack050505 · Aug 11, 2005

It's a lot of bumps. On the inside of the labia majora and on labia minora.

SmilingBluEyes · Aug 11, 2005

Please do see a doctor then. I have no way of knowing what exactly this is, nor would anyone here. And it's a Term of Service violation to dispense any more information than this.

TOS clearly states we cannot provide medical advice or services at this site. And it is truly for your safety we keep this in mind.

I know this does not reassure you, and I am sorry. If you do not have a doctor of your own, you can try Planned Parenthood or your County Health Dept and see if you can get seen by a GYN or NP there, for exam. Often their services are very low-cost or even FREE for some qualified people.

I really urge you to make an appt today! I do hope all turns out ok. Good luck.

I wish you luck.

SmilingBluEyes · Aug 11, 2005

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/pp2/portal/healthservices/findhealthcenter/;jsessionid=275F31F38FA9FE24CBB2E8FFD507B49B

for your assistance.

amber1142 · Aug 11, 2005

It's a lot of bumps. On the inside of the labia majora and on labia minora.

Do you see a gynecologist regularly? You should go yearly and ask for reassurance at that time. That said, women have a lot of glands in the vulva; sometimes it looks like goosebumps. Inoffensive, non-odorous discharge is normal at different times of the month. When you're ovulating it might be very thick and clear and stretchy; at other times it might be thicker and pasty. See your doctor if it smells really bad or if it is itchy or if it burns when you pee.

smack050505 · Aug 11, 2005

I've seen my gyno yearly for the past three years with regular pap smears and she's never mentioned it. I never did because I was never aware it wasn't normal. Surely she would notice. The bumps anyway if not the discharge. Sometimes it smells kind of strange but never putrid. My husband's never said anything about the bumps either. I KNOW he would notice!

BabyRN2Be · Aug 12, 2005

I'm definitely going with what Deb says (SmilingBluEyes). I would see your doctor about this. Sometimes things which bother us aren't obvious to your doctor. I'd point them out to him/her.

Like Deb said, this is a board for discussion, not diagnosis. Wish we could help more but we can't see what's going on. Your doc is your best bet on this one.

Good luck and I hope you can see someone soon!

BETSRN · Aug 12, 2005

I have a very personal question. Since I was little I've had bumps in my lady partsl area. I've had them as long as I can remember and have never thought anything about it until I started nursing class and now I don't feel normal. I have also had a slight discharge since I was young too. These bumps don't itch and are not painful. I'm confused and freaking out.

Get an appointment with a gynecologist. This is not the appropriate place to pose this question and we won't be any help anyway. You still need to see a practitioner.

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Aug 12, 2005

I've seen my gyno yearly for the past three years with regular pap smears and she's never mentioned it. I never did because I was never aware it wasn't normal. Surely she would notice. The bumps anyway if not the discharge. Sometimes it smells kind of strange but never putrid. My husband's never said anything about the bumps either. I KNOW he would notice!

No, don't be scared. Do mentiom it to the Gyno, and chances are that you are ok but it is better to know for sure and be safe. Take care ok. :)