Dr Girl/Dr Kate Q&A

Dr Kate specialises in women's reproductive health and is a representative of MSIA - Marie Stopes International Australia. As the resident doctor at GIRL, she is here to advise and answer all your medical queries.

So if you have a medical question or a concern - send your email to: deardoc@girl.com.au

Dear Doc,

My boyfriend and I were having sex the other day when he told me there was a soft lump on the back wall of my vagina. I was just wondering what you thought it might be? It doesn't hurt or anything but I am still a little worried. I'm 17 and am embarrassed to go to the doctor about it, even though I know I should.

Signed Worried

Dear Worried,

I'm afraid it is too difficult to guess at what it could be without seeing it – so you are right – you should go and see your doctor about it. I can understand your embarrassment – but think about the relief of knowing what it is, and know that your doctor will have done similar examinations many times before. It may help to have a female doctor.

- Dr Kate (deardoc@girl.com.au)