herpes?

[harasiller]

Hi. About a week ago I discovered a bump on the inner lip of my vagina. It was about the size of a pencil eraser and seemed to be under the skin. It was not colored and did not hurt. For five days it didn't change. Then I tried popping it (bad idea I know) and after trying first some white liquidy puss came out then some liquid then blood. So I stopped. The next day it looked awful and was really swollen. I left it alone for two days and now it's a little smaller. It doesn't look like a cut. When I put pressure on it it looks yellowish or whitish like there could be puss in it. It's sort of hard to the touch. It's a lot smaller than it was to begin with. I also have had burning when I pee and even when I'm not peeing but not burning or pain around the bump. I've had some white vaginal discharge and a smell. I think this is a yeast infection. Last night my mom got me an over the counter yeast infection one dose med and I used it. I also shave. My mom said i should not shave the inner lip of my vagina because it is sensitive and this bump could be from shaving. What I want to know is if this is herpes? I've only had sex with one person. I know herpes can be spread by oral. We haven't had oral in about 5 or 6 weeks and he had no cold sores then. I know condoms don't always protect against herpes but we also have used a condom every time and he has never had a genital breakout from my knowledge and never when we were together. Like I said I didn't feel sick before this no fever only one bump, it was there five days and did not hurt or change until I popped it. It's shrunk a lot since I popped it. And it is sort of hard to the touch. Not rock hard but firm. Does this sound like herpes or could it be from shaving. Would herpes pop like that? Would white puss type stuff come out of herpes? Would herpes decrease in size after this? And would herpes feel hard? If it was herpes wouldn't it have stayed open after I popped it instead of becoming a smooth bump again? I'm also freaking out now because I've had a headache all day and haven't felt the best but I just started my period last night so I think that is causing the headache and not feeling well but on top of that I'm completely freaking myself out and I feel like I'm worrying myself so much I'm making it worse. Thanks for any help

[Birdy888]

Oh, and you may want to post this in the Herpes forum; there are several responders who can answer your questions with considerable depth and detail.  

[Birdy888]

From what I have read and been told, herpes lesions appear more as clusters of blister like sores on the surface of the skin, not under it.   They don't bleed, but are filled with clear fluid and apparently are painful.  I understand how worrisome it can be when unexpected things show up on our bodies.  Anxiety can be a terrible demon, I know this all too well.  A doctor's expert opinion can alleviate stress immensely, it may be worth checking things out, so that you can set this aside in your mind.    Take care... ;)

[harasiller]

Okay thanks so much. Mine is on my labia major but this made me feel better. It's gotten much smaller since I tried to pop it. I've been having really bad anxiety from this also. So thanks this helped :)

[Birdy888]

Hi.  When I read your post, I was compelled to respond as I have experienced the same bump on my labia minora situation as well.  I too panicked and immediately went to the walk in where I was told that it was a cyst and to keep and eye on it.  If it got bigger or changed drastically, the doctor said he would send me to an Ob-gyn.  I also poked and prodded it the same as you and similarly it bled and had some white pus.   (I was concerned about herpes as well but was assured that it wasn't). This bumps appearance coincided with my period too.  It eventually, after about a week dissipated.  However the following month the exact thing happened again.  I went running to my gp for a herpes swab
(Which she only did to reassure my anxiety--it came back negative). My gp explained that the bump was the result of a blocked duct.  It went away and hasn't returned since.  I am not in the medical profession but thought I'd share my story.