Female Body Concerns / Question
Published: January 14, 2004
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I have small PAINFULL lumps in my vagina. I have never had sex. The tops of the lumps are black and greenish. WHAT COULD THIS BE??? I am really scared.
Signed: Small, Painful Lumps In Vagina - Black & Greenish
Dear Small, Painful Lumps In Vagina - Black & Greenish,
FX can understand why you are scared about this. However, we cannot diagnose you over the internet. It is very important that you see a doctor about this right away. The bumps could be just normal bumps or they could be a sign of an infection or STI. So get checked out ASAP. FX has also answered a great deal of questions on bumps and STI's. So, do a search or glance through our questions in the Sexuality area.
If you do not have a doctor and you live in Northern New Jersey, please call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at (973) 971.6475. If you live elsewhere, get in touch with your local adolescent health center or clinic, or Planned Parenthood.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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