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Female18 posted:
I recently recieved my 2nd HPV shot and started using Summer's Eve feminie wash...the only two changes to any of my regular routine. Today while showeing I noticed i HAve small flesh colored bumos deep inside my vulva. They were not there last night, I was doing a self check up then. I used to be sexually active but it's been about 6 months. I can't talk to my mom because I'm embarrased. DOes anyone know what it could be? How do I tell if it's genital warts?
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Help! Bumps inside vaginaI recently recieved my 2nd HPV shot and started using Summer's Eve feminie wash...the only two changes to any of my regular routine. Today while showeing I noticed i HAve small flesh colored bumos deep inside my vulva. They were not there last night, I was doing a self check up then. I used to be sexually active but it's been about 6 months. I can't talk to my mom because I'm embarrased. DOes anyone know what it could be? How do I tell if it's genital warts?
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Jane Harrison Hohner, RN, RNP responded:
Dear Female 18: The easy part first, OK? The bumps of HPV ("genital warts") do not appear over night. HPV lesions are small, "warty", cauliflower-like growths. Some other normal, not STD bumps at the opening of the vagina can include:

1. Papilla--The are small finger like, or asparagus-like soft growths.

2. Molluscum--These are small fleshy, rounded bumps with a central indentation like a belly button.

3. Papules---These are slightly raised, like paving stones and are a part of the change in skin types from external skin to internal vaginal tissues.

It is also VERY possible that this rapid change is an allergic or irritative reaction to the vaginal wash product. Just because a product is pH balanced, and "approved by doctors" does not mean that an individual woman might have a sensitivity to one of the ingredients.Here are the ingredients:

Purified Water, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocoglucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Ammonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Blue No. 1.

I would urge you to use only water to the genital area until this clears. You could then retry your vaginal wash if you really felt it was necessary. Most GYNs do NOT encourage the use of vaginal cosmetics.

If the bumps persist you should see a GYN. You can see your local county family planning clinic for the most "for sure" diagnosis. Yes, it can be difficult to talk to one's parents about being sexual. Our family doctor found something when I was 16; would not tell me. He sent me out of the room and told my mother instead.

Been There,
Jane
Report This| Share this:Help! Bumps inside vaginaDear Female 18: The easy part first, OK? The bumps of HPV ("genital warts") do not appear over night. HPV lesions are small, "warty", cauliflower-like growths. Some other normal, not STD bumps at the opening of the vagina can include: <br /><br />1. Papilla--The are small finger like, or asparagus-like soft growths. <br /><br />2. Molluscum--These are small fleshy, rounded bumps with a central indentation like a belly button.<br /><br />3. Papules---These are slightly raised, like paving stones and are a part of the change in skin types from external skin to internal vaginal tissues.<br /><br />It is also VERY possible that this rapid change is an allergic or irritative reaction to the vaginal wash product. Just because a product is pH balanced, and "approved by doctors" does not mean that an individual woman might have a sensitivity to one of the ingredients.Here are the ingredients:<br /><br />Purified Water, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocoglucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Ammonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, D&amp;C Red No. 33, FD&amp;C Blue No. 1. <br /><br />I would urge you to use only water to the genital area until this clears. You could then retry your vaginal wash if you really felt it was necessary. Most GYNs do NOT encourage the use of vaginal cosmetics.<br /><br />If the bumps persist you should see a GYN. You can see your local county family planning clinic for the most "for sure" diagnosis. Yes, it can be difficult to talk to one's parents about being sexual. Our family doctor found something when I was 16; would not tell me. He sent me out of the room and told my mother instead.<br /><br />Been There,<br />Jane
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