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Vaginal "Lump"

Okay, new problem (maybe). This evening in the shower I discovered what I can only describe as a "lump" on my left labia minora fold, near the vaginal opening. It's flesh-colored and has no head, opening, or sore. I've examined it with my fingers and looked at it with a hand mirror; nothing looks strange or out of the ordinary. I can't even really "see" it--I mainly know it's there through touch. It doesn't hurt, though when I move I can feel it rubbing against my labia.

My first thought is that it's a developing pimple, for several reasons:
1) I do once in a long while get pimples in the groin region (and I'm now on my period, which makes me break out).
2) I currently have a couple pimples on my face.
3) The last groin pimple I had felt similar to this, though was in a different spot.

Also, before anyone tells me, I have a gyno appointment in two days which I made a few weeks ago for my regularly-scheduled pap smear. Yes, I will ask my doctor about it. But, in the meantime: comments?
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Follow-up on the "lump:" I was separately examined by my gynecologist and general practitioner and both concluded it was a small Bartholin's Cyst. My gyn recommended I treat it with warm, Epsom salt baths 3 times a week and my GP concurred. I did and the cyst is all but gone (I can still feel a tiny bump, but it's not near as noticeable as it was).
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it's most helpful when you just keep adding to your original post instead of making a new post with each question. this is asked in our read before posting post on the forum. thank you for your future cooperation with this.

bottom line is - you need to be seen. we'd only be guessing as to what is going on and nothing replaces a  proper exam.  let us know how your appointment goes in 2 days.

grace
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