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Is this genital warts?
I noticed a few things around the entrance to my vagina that have been bothering me, I'm not sure if they were there before or not but I don't think so.
1. Around the entrance to my vagina (I think this is the vestibule? The inside of the inner labia) I have a small line of teeny tiny dots, which looks like glands. One of these, though, is slightly bigger than the others, although still only the size of a pin head. It is the same colour as the tissue of this part of the vulva. I can only see it when looking very closely with a mirror, and even then only in some lights. Could this be a wart?
2. I have uneven flaps of skin around the very entrance to my vagina, but was told a while ago by a doctor that these are just rugae/hymen remnants/the protruding wall of the vagina, and that they were nothing to worry about. However, just underneath this part, There's another flap of skin, around a centimetre squared. I say a flap but it is almost all attached, so the outer part is like a ridge.The only way I can describe it is by likening it to an outer petal of a flower. What could this be??
3. Finally, on the other side, again in a line, extending from the rugae out towards the inner labia, There is another jagged edged ridge. I say ridge because these are not distinct lumps with a complete outer edge, but a zig-zag edge on one side and the other side is, i suppose, attached and therefore smooth. These taper out and turn into normal skin as it gets closer to the inner labia. This is less visible when the skin here is stretched slightly, and is more visible in some lights. Could this be warts?
1. Around the entrance to my vagina (I think this is the vestibule? The inside of the inner labia) I have a small line of teeny tiny dots, which looks like glands. One of these, though, is slightly bigger than the others, although still only the size of a pin head. It is the same colour as the tissue of this part of the vulva. I can only see it when looking very closely with a mirror, and even then only in some lights. Could this be a wart?
2. I have uneven flaps of skin around the very entrance to my vagina, but was told a while ago by a doctor that these are just rugae/hymen remnants/the protruding wall of the vagina, and that they were nothing to worry about. However, just underneath this part, There's another flap of skin, around a centimetre squared. I say a flap but it is almost all attached, so the outer part is like a ridge.The only way I can describe it is by likening it to an outer petal of a flower. What could this be??
3. Finally, on the other side, again in a line, extending from the rugae out towards the inner labia, There is another jagged edged ridge. I say ridge because these are not distinct lumps with a complete outer edge, but a zig-zag edge on one side and the other side is, i suppose, attached and therefore smooth. These taper out and turn into normal skin as it gets closer to the inner labia. This is less visible when the skin here is stretched slightly, and is more visible in some lights. Could this be warts?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Your OCD is leading you to unrealistic, far-out scenarios. This information doesn't change my opinion or advice. Of course I cannot examine you, and have no way of knowing for sure whether you have warts or what you are observing. If you remain concerned, the only solution is to be professionally examined.
Thanks very much for your reply. I haven't had genital warts before no, but I do suffer from OCD and being worried about STDs is a major issue of mine. Nonetheless, these parts of my anatomy have seemingly appeared out of nowhere - hence my worry!
Having looked closely again (last time, promise) I couldn't see the 'tiny dot', but could see the 'extra skin' with the jagged edges are pretty similar and symmetrical on both sides. It's like two pieces of extra tissue coming from around the opening, but pretty much attached, with a smooth top. Is it possible that these could be some sort of big wart or a few fused together? I know you said this is unlikely, and I thank you for your informative advice, it's just that I've read on websites about genital warts being flat, with rough edges.
This will be my last question, thanks Doctor.
Having looked closely again (last time, promise) I couldn't see the 'tiny dot', but could see the 'extra skin' with the jagged edges are pretty similar and symmetrical on both sides. It's like two pieces of extra tissue coming from around the opening, but pretty much attached, with a smooth top. Is it possible that these could be some sort of big wart or a few fused together? I know you said this is unlikely, and I thank you for your informative advice, it's just that I've read on websites about genital warts being flat, with rough edges.
This will be my last question, thanks Doctor.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Welcome back to the forum. However, I'm sorry to hear you continue to be so concerned about genital warts -- as suggested by your question last July as well as this one. Have you been exposed -- maybe a past sex partner with genital warts.
From your description, these things don't sound like warts. In general, warts are unlikely to cause symmetrical lesions -- i.e. in a line, or appearing more or less the same on both sides of the genitals. Also, warts aren't so subtle -- you don't have to look hard or stretch the skin to see them. Most likely you are describing entirely normal mucous or sebaceous glands or other normal variations in your genital skin and membranes.
I would suggest you stop examining yourself entirely. However, if you remain concerned and need reassurance, you would need to be professionally examined by your primary care provider, or perhaps a Planned Parenthood or similar clinic.
I hope this has helped. Best wishes and stay safe-- HHH, MD
From your description, these things don't sound like warts. In general, warts are unlikely to cause symmetrical lesions -- i.e. in a line, or appearing more or less the same on both sides of the genitals. Also, warts aren't so subtle -- you don't have to look hard or stretch the skin to see them. Most likely you are describing entirely normal mucous or sebaceous glands or other normal variations in your genital skin and membranes.
I would suggest you stop examining yourself entirely. However, if you remain concerned and need reassurance, you would need to be professionally examined by your primary care provider, or perhaps a Planned Parenthood or similar clinic.
I hope this has helped. Best wishes and stay safe-- HHH, MD
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