Swollen gland in my vagina....?!
Question:
Swollen gland in my vagina....?
Okay so this past week I had a little lump/swollen something (I'm thinkin' gland) on the inside of my vagina. Nothing appeared on the outside and it just was a bit painful. I shaved there the day before and the next day it hurt pretty bad when I wore some jeans or touched the area. I was a virgin until a month ago when I gave my virginity to my bf whom I waited for. (I'm 20) We've never had unprotected sex and he is also clean. Well now the pain is gone and the swelling has gone down. It feels almost like a gland...could that be it? What could it be from? The shaving? Should I be concerned or no? Thanks!
Answers:
The Bartholin's glands are located in the lips of the labia that cover the vaginal opening. The glands (normally the size of a pea) provide moisture for the vulva area. Some times the duct from one gland becomes block for some reason and normally clear itself.
Hope this helps