Red raised bump on labia minora

[Kristine768]

I recently became sexually active with a new partner after several years of abstinence. I had a normal Pap smear in September 2013 but did not ask to be tested for stds at that time as I had no symptoms
And was abstinent.

My first exposure with my new partner was may 24th. After that everything was fine. The next exposure was on may 31st. On June 10th I noticed a hard, pea shaped lump on my labia minora. The texture is the same as the rest of my skin in that area- reddish and kind of waxy looking. A couple days prior to noticing the bump I noticed what seemed to be increased discharge, but the heating system in my office was also out of whack and I had to sit in a 100 degree windowless office for about 9 hours so it may have just been sweat. The bump does not itch or hurt unless I press on it. The bump is not an open sore and has not changed in appearance since I first noticed it.

I have made the soonest possible appointment with my doctor for June 23rd, but in the meantime I am worrying over it constantly.  Any thoughts about what it could possibly be?

[Kristine768]

I have urged him to get tested and he was agreeable to it but hasn't done it yet.

The bump looks and feels a lot like the cysts you sometimes get in your earlobe. The appearance is still the same as it was initially.

Thanks for your response!

[Pharmacist1]

Is your partner get STD's tested ?

[Vance2335]

Bumps, rashes and any skin issue is very tough to tell you what it is or even what it could be. Often nothing to do with a STD, but would have to see a Dr for an exam.