What does it mean if a fleshy lump grows inside the vagina?

Dec 18, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

When I took a shower tonight, I noticed a small lump inside my vagina. What could cause a lump to develop inside the vagina?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
"Inside the vagina" refers to the interior of the vaginal canal. The presence of fleshy bumps may indicate conditions such as genital warts, vaginal polyps, or vaginal cysts. Genital warts are usually caused by unhygienic sexual practices or poor local hygiene, and typically present as small flesh-colored granules inside the vagina. Vaginal polyps may result from inflammatory irritation, leading to the formation of a mass within the vagina, often accompanied by symptoms such as increased vaginal discharge and contact bleeding. Vaginal cysts are another possibility, which are generally associated with lower abdominal pain and pain during sexual intercourse.