Hard bump on labia minora burst with blood excretion after growing for 2 wks... is this herpes?/

gigi007 · Newbie Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 1

I really need some help. About 2 weeks ago I noticed a small bump underneath the skin on my labia minora (in the shower). I could feel it when I placed my fingers on either side of the lips. It did not "rise" or extend out but was a hard pea sized (painless) lump. Then, two days ago it came out and looked like a small zit but was still hard and did not appear to have anything in it. However, over the course of the day it grew and became sore. I finally took a mirror to examine it and with very gentle pressure it burst and bled a true red. It never itched and my area does not smell or have discharge. I have since tried to squeeze it more but nothing comes out but very little blood. It is a hard bump but I can see the pinprick "center" - like a hole in the top - but I didn't use a needle or put anything in it. It appears to just be there naturally. The bump is the same color as the rest of the area and is the only one of it's kind. I have never had any other bumps.

The big question is - what can it be? It had been there for weeks and only decided to rise to the surface in the last few days when it popped. Is it possible this is an STD? I am so scared and worried. I don't have health insurance and am scared to go to Planned Parenthood in case it IS something then I will have a pre-existing condition when I do get insurance...

Just need some clarity/thoughts. Could this be herpes?? HELP!! I am so worried and consumed with this thing.

Also, is it possible that I did myself harm by not properly disinfecting the popped thing? I was in a friend's bathroom and couldn't really make a scene so I simply washed my hands, wiped it up and left.

HELP!

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Have the same thing... did you find out what you have?

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Hey there,
Sounds like that might have been a sebaceous cyst - basically the infection of a hair follicle (hence the pin sized opening). Putting a warm wash cloth on these when they begin can help relieve pain and speed up healing. If it continues to come back you should see your doctor (they can prescribe antibiotics, or remove the cyst)
What you are describing is not a typical herpes symptom - but the vast majority of people who have herpes don't know. You can get a type specific blood test to find out your status there.

gfc

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thank you... i think i have the same exact thing and this made me feel a lot better!

Hard bump on labia minora burst with blood excretion after growing for 2 wks... is this herpes?/

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