What Causes Swelling And Itching In The Clitoris?

Posted on Sat, 25 Jun 2016

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Sat, 25 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : for a couple of days now my clitoris has been swollen, itchy, and sore. I don't know what to do and what could of caused this. What do you think?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Due to infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
It seems due to infection ,take proper course of antibiotics.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (12 hours later)

do you think it is possible to have an enlarged clitoris because of birth control

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Taking a birth control cannot cause an enlargement of clitoris. The pain and itching associated with enlargement are further suggestive of an infection.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar