Question 1

my boyfriend and i had sex and used saliva as a lubricant. it's been a few days and my inner labia is sore and swollen should i get it checked out?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There bay be an abrasion on the labia that needs Rx. Next time use a water soluble lubricant like K-Y or Maxilube.

Question 2

is it normal that after a night of rough sex, my inner labia is very big its swollen&sore, hurts if i wipe but when i don't touch it i don't feel any pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Swelling is the body's (only) protective response to injury/trauma (/repeated rough impact). It should resolve on its own after 48-72 hours (at most).

Question 3

inner labia swollen and tender. hurts when touched/wiped. stings when pee hits it. looks like a swollen/clogged gland. how do i treat this to go away?

Accepted Answer

Exam: Lumps, bumps, blisters and other skin abnormalities on the genitals need to be evaluated. An examination will be needed to know the cause and treatment. Common genital lesions are  ingrown hairs, folliculitis, herpes, genital warts and syphilis. Without seeing it though it is not possible to guess.

Question 4

i always feel pain at d left side of my inner thighs after sex and sometimes swollen labia, what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Thigh pain: This could be related to the muscular activity during sex

Question 5

started atibiotics 2 days ago for tonsillitis. outer vagina started itching today very bad. left inner labia is swollen and red. yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Some women are more prone to yeast infections while taking antibiotics.  The itching can be intense and you may notice a "cottage cheese" type of discharge from the vagina.  Try an over the counter treatment and if it does not improve, call your physician who can further evaluate you and prescribe Diflucan (fluconazole) if needed.

In the future, if you need antibiotics take acidophilus which can lessen the ris.

Question 6

vaginal itching for 3 yrs now. only around the left inner labia & inside of the vagina. left inner labia is swollen/folded/wrinkly & that's where it itches. homeopathic doc told it's yeast infection. itch goes away when menstruating so what is this?

Accepted Answer

: Fungal infection should not last for 3 years and period does not alleviate itching due to fungal vaginitis. You need to be examined by a gynecologist.

Question 7

how bad is it if the inner labia stayed swollen after sex?

Accepted Answer

Not: If the labia are swollen after sex, it may be due to inadequate lubrication of the vulva & vagina during intercourse. This is related to estrogen production & at 38, there may be some ovarian dysfunction occurring. However, there are problems that present with swollen labia that need to be evaluated by examination. If still present at 48 hours or so, see your doctor.

Question 8

my left inner labia is a bit red and swollen? only hurts when i touch it, what could this be and what are some remedies?

Accepted Answer

Inner labial pain: Generalized redness and swelling here can be due to minor irritation from tight clothing, feminine care products or a mild yeast infection.  Wear comfortable cotton panties and don't use perfumed products near the area.  If there is a whitish discharge, it is safe to apply an OTC yeast treatment for a few days.  Localized swelling that worsens or drains pus must be checked by a doctor promptly.

Question 9

i just had sex with my boyfriend for a good amount of time and my inner labia are swollen to a big size, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Couple things: Sex involved friction of penile tissue to female genital tissue.  So, prolonged sex may cause temporary swelling from friction.  However, infection is another possible cause, so if concerned have your gyn do a quick evaluation.  If the swelling persists you need to consider a bartholin's cyst as well, though less likely.

Question 10

i have swollen inner labia. i left a tampon in for 8.5 hours one day and the nxt day for 11 hours. could this be connected? smear was normal last week

Accepted Answer

Yes: Leaving in tampons for prolonged periods of time strongly encourages bacteria growth which can infect the labia. When tampons are left in place for long periods of time Toxic Shock Syndrome can occur with fatal consequences. Please change your tampons more frequently (4 to 6 hours) even if they are not totally saturated.

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My boyfriend and i had sex and used saliva as a lubricant. it's been a few days and my inner labia is sore and swollen should i get it checked out?

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Is it normal that after a night of rough sex, my inner labia is very big its swollen&sore, hurts if i wipe but when i don't touch it i don't feel any pain?

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Inner labia swollen and tender. hurts when touched/wiped. stings when pee hits it. looks like a swollen/clogged gland. how do i treat this to go away?

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I always feel pain at d left side of my inner thighs after sex and sometimes swollen labia, what could be the cause?

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Started atibiotics 2 days ago for tonsillitis. outer vagina started itching today very bad. left inner labia is swollen and red. yeast infection?

A member asked:

Vaginal itching for 3 yrs now. only around the left inner labia & inside of the vagina. left inner labia is swollen/folded/wrinkly & that's where it itches. homeopathic doc told it's yeast infection. itch goes away when menstruating so what is this?

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How bad is it if the inner labia stayed swollen after sex?

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My left inner labia is a bit red and swollen? only hurts when i touch it, what could this be and what are some remedies?

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I just had sex with my boyfriend for a good amount of time and my inner labia are swollen to a big size, what does this mean?

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I have swollen inner labia. i left a tampon in for 8.5 hours one day and the nxt day for 11 hours. could this be connected? smear was normal last week

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