It sounds as though you might have what is known as a Bartholin's abscess or cyst. There are glands in the vaginal lips called Bartholin’s glands.
These can become painful and swollen, and an abscess can form. This often causes blockage in the main duct from the gland, and a cyst develops. This is felt as a painless, hard swelling.
The redness that you describe suggests that there is some infection there, and the other lumps that you have noticed may be lymph glands that have become enlarged in response to infection in the area.
A heavy white discharge is typical of thrush infection, and other symptoms that are common with thrush are soreness and itching.
It would be a good idea to arrange to see your GP so that you can be examined. It is only after an examination that it will become clear what the swellings that you have noticed are due to, and whether the discharge is significant.
Swabs could be taken to look for infection. If thrush is thought to be likely, treatment with antifungal pessaries and cream will be prescribed.
In the case of a Bartholin's abscess, antibiotics may be helpful, or surgical treatment might be required. It is very unlikely that there is a more serious cause for your symptoms.
Tumours (benign or cancerous) are extremely rare in this area.
The sooner you see your GP the sooner you are likely to be reassured.
Answered by WomanAge : 37 1 month ago
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