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What Causes Swelling In The Vagina?

I need advice I ve seen a doctor already and I want a second opinion, the inside of my vagina is extremely swollen hardly any room to put even my finger up there it s not painful but only found out about it when I tried to have sexual intercourse but didn t fit, it s been like this for over a week, I have also had my period for 3 weeks now and the doctor said the constant bleeding could do that but up until the last 3 days my stomach cramping has become more frequent and slightly more painful, please help,
Mon, 6 May 2019
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Hello,

For this, there are few causes and most common is Bartholin's Cyst which Is located midway of the labia, and protrudes into the vagina and may cause discomfort during sexual intercourse.

Bartholin's cyst is formed when a Bartholin's gland is blocked, causing a fluid-filled cyst to develop.

Bartholin's cyst is not an infection, although it can be caused by an infection, inflammation, or physical blockage (mucus or another impediment) to the Bartholin's ducts (tubes which lead from the glands to the vulva).

Second, the Infected hair follicle may form a small abscess, which can cause a small swelling, but it is associated with redness and throbbing pain.

Proper diagnosis requires a proper physical examination of the swelling in question. You might consult a gynecologist who can examine and then decide on the appropriate treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Swelling In The Vagina?

Hello, For this, there are few causes and most common is Bartholin s Cyst which Is located midway of the labia, and protrudes into the vagina and may cause discomfort during sexual intercourse. Bartholin s cyst is formed when a Bartholin s gland is blocked, causing a fluid-filled cyst to develop. Bartholin s cyst is not an infection, although it can be caused by an infection, inflammation, or physical blockage (mucus or another impediment) to the Bartholin s ducts (tubes which lead from the glands to the vulva). Second, the Infected hair follicle may form a small abscess, which can cause a small swelling, but it is associated with redness and throbbing pain. Proper diagnosis requires a proper physical examination of the swelling in question. You might consult a gynecologist who can examine and then decide on the appropriate treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon