Do I Have Vulvar Abscess?

Do you have a tender, painful lump or a mass in the area of your vulva (the mons pubis, labia majora and labia minora, clitoris, and vaginal and urethral openings)?

Have you noticed that one side of your vagina look swollen or bigger than usual?

Do you have redness, warmth or swelling in the vulva area (the skin surrounding the vagina, from the pubic bone to the anal opening)?

Do you have itching in the vulva area?

Do you have discomfort while walking or sitting?

Do you have a pain during intercourse?

Do you have drainage of pus from the affected area?

Do you have unusual vaginal discharge?

Do you have a fever and chills?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a vulvar abscess. A vulvar abscess is a common gynecological problem. It is characterized by the accumulation of pus and bacteria in the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the vulva. The vulva is the outer part of the female genitalia and extends from the pubic bone to the anal opening. The vulva includes the mons pubis, labia majora and labia minora, clitoris, and vaginal and urethral openings. The vulva contains numerous hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous glands that can become infected and lead to the formation of abscesses. The abscesses are firm, swollen and painful pus-filled sacs.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a vulvar abscess. A vulvar abscess is a gynecological problem characterized by a bacterial infection of the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the vulva. The vulva is the outer part of the female reproductive organs. A vulvar abscess can occur on any part of the vulva and is often the result of ingrown hairs due to waxing or shaving. It can also be caused by a blockage of the openings of the glandular canals, or the spread of a bacterial infection from a wound in that area (e.g. piercing). A diagnosis is based on a physical examination.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a vulvar abscess. A vulvar abscess refers to a collection of pus under the skin of the vulva that is the result of a bacterial infection. Vulvar abscesses are usually more common in women with oily skin and higher hair growth in the vulva area. Small abscesses may improve on their own, while others require treatment. Treatment may include sitz baths, antibiotics, drainage, or surgery to remove pus from the abscess. If you have an abscess that keeps coming back, your doctor may recommend removing a specific gland in the area of the vulva.