Posted: 22/03/2026
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Not every lump or bump in the vulval area is a Bartholin’s cyst or an ingrown hair — and the difference matters enormously. Dr. Sylvia walks through seven types of vulval lumps that require medical review, how to tell the difference between benign skin changes and signs of something more serious, and why so many women spend months or years avoiding the conversation with their GP out of shame or fear.
If you have noticed something but been putting off getting it checked, this video is your sign to book that appointment today.
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