There may be several reasons for the appearance of a lump in the groin in women , and they themselves discover them. This compaction in most cases is the result of an increase in lymph nodes, as a response of the female body to various influences. Lymph nodes in the human body is a kind of barrier that prevents all kinds of pathogens from entering the body. In this case, the bump in the groin is the result of viruses or any other infection. In women, this may be due to inflammatory diseases of the reproductive system.
A lump in the groin can also occur as a result of cancer. That is why a woman's gynecologist appoints an instrumental examination to determine the quality of the tumor (benign or malignant). A biopsy and computed tomography are performed.
The formation of a hernia in the groin - this can also be the cause of the appearance of a bump. This bump is a seal of soft consistency, which is easily adjusted with your fingers.
A lump in the inguinal region in women can be treated with different methods. If this is associated with gynecological inflammatory processes, a therapeutic course is carried out. After identifying the cause, which may be specific and non-specific, painkillers, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed. At the second stage of treatment, physiotherapy can be prescribed, which, in general, gives an excellent result, ensuring the duration of remission of this disease.
If the bump in the groin is the result of a common viral disease, the woman undergoes therapy for the underlying disease using general strengthening methods and immunostimulating agents.
In the event that the bump in the groin is the result of an oncological disease, complex therapy is required taking into account the localization of the process. Here you can not do without surgery using chemotherapy and radiation therapy (before and after surgery, too).
As for the hernia in the inguinal region, there is a risk of injury, therefore it is recommended to remove the hernia operatively.
There are cases when a woman seeks advice from a gynecologist, complaining about a lump formed near the vagina. It is possible that this is the result of a female disease called bartholinitis. It is an inflammation of a large gland located at the beginning of the vagina, and is a consequence of diseases such as trichomoniasis, mycoplasmosis, gonorrhea, etc. The bump near the vagina in this case may not be one, there are several such seals at the base of the labia majora. In this case, fever and the appearance of pain are possible.
A gynecologist after an examination can detect this disease. If bartholinitis becomes chronic, mild purulent discharge from the gland is observed, but without fever and pain.
The basic principle for treating inflammation of the bartholin gland is analgesia and antibiotic therapy. Quite often, doctors have to resort to surgery to remove the focus of inflammation on the gland or cyst.
During therapy (antibacterial), antibiotics are prescribed and disinfection treatment in the area of inflammation. In the treatment of the chronic stage of the disease, thermal procedures and baths with chamomile are used. This is followed by surgery and antibiotic therapy.
If you have a bump in the groin or near the vagina, do not hesitate, but you should immediately contact a specialist. As for bartholinitis, then this disease is best prevented. Follow the basic rules of hygiene and, of course, the rules of safe sex with the use of all kinds of contraception.