WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 1999: Re: labia bleeding

Re: labia bleeding

From: Patti Tessler, FNP (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Sep 1999 17:04:52 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 29 Sep 1999, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I have two questions and I would appreciate any opinions regarding these
>matters...
>
>1. I have had light bleeding around several sites of the
> labia. I had my doctor check, but she could not see
> anything. It looks to me like a little tear. This has
> been going on about 6 months on and off. What could
> this be caused from???

I would suggest keeping a good symptoms history to try to pinpoint the cause. When the bleeding occurs, note any recent use of soaps or other products near the labia, recent intercourse/sex play/masturbation, and recent use of napkins/pads/tampons. I wonder this: can you see the tear, but it's healed by the time you get to the doctor's office?

>2. Upon inspection last night, I noticed I had a small dark
> brown mole on my labia (close to the clitoris). I am
> very fair skinned and this really scared me! I don't
> think the bleeding has ever come from that area. (more
> on the left middle side). Please give me any ideas or
> comments on this???

Did this just show up, or is it possible that you just noticed it and it's been there a while? In either case, you can ask your doctor about it. She may have noted it in your chart in the past and may be able to reassure you on the phone, but if she and you did not notice it in the past, a checkup would be worthwhile.

--
Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS
Family Nurse Practitioner

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