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What Causes Swollen Labia Minora After Period?
Posted on
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
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Fri, 26 Dec 2014
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Question : hi, I have a swollen labia minora which hurt so bad for 2,3 days
it happens right after my period came
only the left side is swollen and it does not hurt when I urinate
Is there anyway or medication I can take to get it back to normal?
it happens right after my period came
only the left side is swollen and it does not hurt when I urinate
Is there anyway or medication I can take to get it back to normal?
Brief Answer:
It might be bartholin gland infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand your concern.
In my opinion, the swelling might be due to bartholin gland infection. It will be painful when enlarged. Infection if less the gland will be small size and no symptoms. If infection is more it will be enlarged and causes symptoms like pain and discomfort. Sometimes there might be fever due to infection.
You might need a course of antibiotics for infection, so consult a gynaecologist. Nothing to worry it will subside after a course of antibiotics. Take sitz bath it will give some relief.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Best regards.......Dr.srilatha
It might be bartholin gland infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand your concern.
In my opinion, the swelling might be due to bartholin gland infection. It will be painful when enlarged. Infection if less the gland will be small size and no symptoms. If infection is more it will be enlarged and causes symptoms like pain and discomfort. Sometimes there might be fever due to infection.
You might need a course of antibiotics for infection, so consult a gynaecologist. Nothing to worry it will subside after a course of antibiotics. Take sitz bath it will give some relief.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Best regards.......Dr.srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Not sure if the previous question is sent so I send it again..
Can I use clindamycin gel to heal this infection?
Composition of the gel I have:
"Contains Clindamycin HCl equivalent to Clindamycin 1% w/w"
Many many thanks.
Can I use clindamycin gel to heal this infection?
Composition of the gel I have:
"Contains Clindamycin HCl equivalent to Clindamycin 1% w/w"
Many many thanks.
Brief Answer:
it might not be useful
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.In my opinion clindamycin might not cover the range of organisms causing bartholin gland infection.So it might not be useful.If the gland infection is mild you might need oral antibiotics.If it is large draining of pus might be required.So dont worry consult a gynaecologist for further management.Warm sitz baths are advised.Take paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Good luck...Dr.srilatha
it might not be useful
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.In my opinion clindamycin might not cover the range of organisms causing bartholin gland infection.So it might not be useful.If the gland infection is mild you might need oral antibiotics.If it is large draining of pus might be required.So dont worry consult a gynaecologist for further management.Warm sitz baths are advised.Take paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Good luck...Dr.srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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