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What Could Be Reason For Having Swelling In My Labia Majora?
i just got my period about 2 days ago and its never happened before my labia majora, is swollen and red and puffy, i cant have sex, penetration hurts and my anus hurts and is red on the skin that connects my vagina to my anus. My vagina does itch a little bit but not overwhelming and the puffy part of my vagina hurts its so closed of that my finger barely fits also my anus is really closed tight and is never like this, what is it?
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Hello,
It may be due to allergic reaction. For that you may apply hydrocortisone ointment locally. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. Avoid harsh cosmetic products. Use V-wash for cleaning.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
It may be due to allergic reaction. For that you may apply hydrocortisone ointment locally. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. Avoid harsh cosmetic products. Use V-wash for cleaning.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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