The labia is a private part of the female body, and the health of the labia is particularly important because if the labia gets injured or develops problems, the female reproductive organs will be affected. Therefore, having healthy labia is crucial. So, what does it mean when there are small fleshy bumps on the labia?
There are many reasons for the presence of small fleshy bumps on the labia. If the root cause cannot be identified, the treatment may miss the optimal timing, so female friends must always pay attention to the health of their labia.
Small fleshy bumps on the labia.
1. Ulcers, bleeding
When the lesions increase and multiply, they can cause local foreign body sensations and discomfort. Since the sites of onset are mainly within the foreskin, urethra, labia, vagina, anal area, etc., these areas are prone to microbial infections, leading to ulceration, suppuration, bleeding, pain, and swelling at the affected sites.
2. Infection of infants, affecting reproductive quality
Pregnant women with genital warts may pass the infection to newborns during childbirth, causing infantile biting warts.
3. Nipple-like tumors in non-genital areas
Through direct contact or indirect contact with contaminated items, it can lead to nipple-like tumors of the conjunctiva and oral mucosa.
4. Malignant transformation
Malignant tumors are the most serious complications that may arise from fleshy growths on the labia. If HPV16 or 18 infection is not promptly treated, it may eventually lead to malignant tumors such as penile cancer, cervical cancer, etc. Early and thorough treatment is the most effective way to prevent malignant transformation caused by genital warts.
Most of the small fleshy bumps on the labia are caused by disease factors. In cases like these, we need to actively find the cause and treat it. Only by doing so can we better ensure bodily health and protect the labia from infections.
Healthy labia.
1. Mons pubis
It is the outer part of the labia that protrudes in front of the pubic bone union, consisting of skin and a thick layer of fat. In puberty, the skin begins to grow pubic hair, forming a triangular distribution pointing downwards.
2. Labia majora
They are a pair of long oval bulges of skin folds on both sides of the outer labia, near the inner thighs. They are continuous with the mons pubis in the front and the perineum in the back. Starting from the mons pubis, they extend downwards and backwards. The anterior junction of the left and right labia majora forms the anterior union, and the two ends at the back converge to form the posterior union, located in front of the anus but less distinct than the anterior union.
The labia majora have pubic hair on the outside. Under the skin, there is adipose tissue, elastic fibers, and venous plexus, which can easily cause hematoma when injured. In unmarried women, the labia majora on both sides naturally close together, covering the vaginal opening and urethral meatus. In women who have given birth, the labia majora separate to the sides due to the effects of childbirth.
3. Labia minora
They are a pair of mucosal folds, moist on the inside of the labia majora. The upper ends of the labia minora on both sides converge upwards and are connected to each other, with the skin fold above being the clitoral hood and the one below being the clitoral frenulum. The clitoris is located in the middle of them. The lower ends of the labia minora converge below the vaginal opening, forming the labial frenulum. The mucosa of the labia minora has rich nerve distribution, making it sensitive.
The labia minora are also an important part of the female body because if they are not well protected and get infected, various diseases may occur. Therefore, paying attention to the hygiene of the body is crucial.
4. Clitoris
Located at the top between the labia minora on both sides, it is a small oval organ with a round head at the end, connected inside to a bundle of thin erectile tissue. The erectile tissue is a spongy tissue with abundant venous plexus and nerve endings, making it sensitive and prone to bleeding when injured.
5. Vestibule
The rhomboid area surrounded by the labia minora is called the vestibule. It is covered with mucous membrane and resembles a triangle, with the clitoris at the apex, the labial frenulum at the base, and the labia minora on both sides. The urethral opening is located at the upper part of the vestibule, while the vaginal opening is at the lower part. In this area, there are also vestibular bulbs and vestibular glands.
The vaginal opening is covered by an incompletely closed mucous membrane called the hymen. In the middle of the hymen, there is a hole through which menstrual blood flows out. The size and thickness of the hymen vary from person to person. After the hymen is broken, the mucous membrane forms many small spherical structures, known as hymenal caruncles. The hymen does not indicate anything significant.
6. Vestibular bulbs
They are a pair of erectile spongy tissues located on both sides of the vaginal opening. They are also called bulbous corpus cavernosa and have erectile properties. They are situated in front, connected to the clitoral veins, and at the back, connected to the vestibular glands, covered by the bulbospongiosus muscle. They are prone to bleeding when injured.
7. Vestibular glands, also known as Bartholin’s glands
Located at the lower end of the vagina, behind the labia majora, and also covered by the bulbospongiosus muscle. They are glandular structures about the size of small peas, one on each side. Their ducts are narrow, about 1.5 to 2 centimeters, opening on the inner side at the lower end of the labia minora. Most of the duct’s epithelium is stratified, squamous epithelium, with only a layer of columnar cells at the innermost end of the duct. During sexual arousal, they secrete yellowish-white mucous, which lubricates the vaginal opening and cannot be felt during normal examinations.
8. Urethral orifice
Located between the lower edge of the pubic bone union and the vaginal opening, it is an irregular oval small hole from which urine flows out. Behind it, there are a pair of glands called paraurethral glands, opening on the back wall of the urethra, often harboring bacteria.
In conclusion: Do we all understand the knowledge about small fleshy bumps on the labia? The labia is a private part of the female body that must be protected from harm, and attention should be paid to hygiene. It is important to actively prevent the occurrence of such diseases and to seek timely treatment if small fleshy bumps appear on the labia.
