Lumps on the left side of the female genitals are sometimes ignored or even unconscious, because they don't hurt or because they are still small. In fact, this lump should be watched out because it can be a symptom of a more serious condition.
Menstruation and childbirth are part of the complexity of the various processes that women experience. Female organs can experience a variety of changes, either due to trauma or due to cell changes that are not known to cause. This condition sometimes causes a lump in the female genitals to the left. There are several possible causes of this lump that need to be anticipated as early as possible.
Bartholin cyst
Cysts in the vagina can generally form from mucus buildup due to blockage of the Bartholin gland which functions to lubricate the vaginal wall. Bartholin's cyst appears in the form of a small fluid-filled lump located on the lips of the vagina. The condition that can be in the left female genital lump is generally not painful and not hard, and can only be detected on routine cervical examination if it is not symptomatic.
However, this lump can be painful if it is enlarged, especially when sitting, walking, especially during intercourse. In large size, the left female genital lump can cause the left lip of the vagina (labia majora) to swell, to be larger than the right side. Infected cysts will then swell, redness, feel heat and pain, and lumps containing pus. The sufferer can also experience a high fever.
A biopsy or examination by taking a cyst tissue or examining a sample of a lump of fluid to determine the bacteria that causes it can be done by a doctor if it is suspected that this lump is infected. A biopsy is performed to detect the possibility of Bartholin's gland cancer. Taking pain medication and soaking a lump in warm water several times a day can relieve discomfort. However, there are times when doctors apply mild surgery to treat this condition especially if there is an infection or the lump has enlarged.
In addition to Bartholin's cyst, the left female genital lump can also be caused by a Gartner gland cyst that appears after birth. Gartner cyst is formed because while still in the mother's womb, the female genital tract in the mother's uterus does not disappear as it should. If this channel is settled, then after the fetus is born, a woman can suffer from Gartner cysts in the vagina later on. Likewise, Müllerian cysts are also formed from structures after the development of the baby. Meanwhile, inclusion cysts can occur due to trauma to the vaginal wall such as post-surgery.
Pubic cancer
Lump in the female genitals on the left can also be one of the symptoms of vaginal cancer, a disease that more often attacks women aged 60 years and over can also attack young women. In addition to lumps, itching or pain around the genitals can be another symptom that accompanies it. This very rare condition can generally be cured with cancer removal surgery.
Although the reason is not known with certainty, but there are several factors that can increase a person's risk of experiencing this condition, such as increasing age and smoking habits. In addition, a third of cases of pubic cancer occur in women who experience vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN). VIN is a condition when certain body skin on the affected genitals appear thickened and swollen and itchy. It can also appear reddish, white, or dark. Some types of Human papillomavirus (HPV) such as HPV 16 and 18 can cause the development of VIN. In general, VIN is actually a benign condition, most cases of VIN do not develop into malignancies. However, if it is not treated early and properly it can risk becoming cancer. Therefore, VIN can also be referred to as a precancerous condition. To detect early, women need to do periodic checks or consult a doctor if there are suspected symptoms of pubic cancer.
Infection
The left female genital lump can be caused by various types of infections such as syphilis and genital herpes. Genital herpes is usually transmitted through skin contact from people who have been infected. While syphilis infection generally starts from a wound that does not cause pain around the vulva or genitals. Both include sexually transmitted diseases and need immediate treatment, because they can spread to babies in labor. Syphilis and herpes that are contagious to babies can cause disability or even death. Syphilis caused by Treponema pallidum bacteria can be treated with antibiotics such as penicillin, tetracycline, or doxycycline. If syphilis has an allergy to the above antibiotics, the doctor will give antibiotics