Question 1

does pregnancy causes the vagina to swell?  i am 18 weeks and 4 days, i feel like my vagina is softer and seems to be swelling. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal swelling: This is not an unusual occurrence. Some from hormones, some from engorgement of the tissues.

Question 2

do the walls of your vagina swell in early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Not  normally.: Classic pregnancy sxs usually don’t begin until period is missed or thereafter (6-8 wks). These can include: tender /swollen breasts, nausea or vomiting; lack of period; ^ frequency of urination; headaches, insomnia, fatigue. Moodiness, mild cramping, food cravings ; aversions; passing gas; enlarging waist line. Etc. May be ^ white, milky vaginal discharge. Take pregnancy test to know.

Question 3

does pregnancy cause the vagina to swell?

Accepted Answer

No it dies not: Pregnancy does not cause vagina to swell.But there are changes in vagina at time of delivery, like starching of vaginal opening
but increased circulation in vagina early in the pregnancy changes the color from normal light pink to purple hue which is called chadwick sign.

Question 4

how early does your vagina swell in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No it does not: Pregnancy does not cause vagina to swell.But there are changes in vagina at time of delivery, like starching of vaginal opening
but increased circulation in vagina early in the pregnancy changes the color from normal light pink to purple hue which is called chadwick sign.

Question 5

does your internal vagina swell when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Increased blood flow: Your bloodflow increases in pregnancy and certain parts of your body become engorged, such as your cervix and vagina, and that's totally normal.

Question 6

does the inside of your vagina swell in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes : You can see this especially as you get further along in the third trimester

Question 7

does your vagina walls swell when you are pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, due to the increased blood flow to your pelvic organs, there can be some engorgement of the vaginal walls.

Question 8

re: pregnancy - does your vagina swell or become tighter if you are pregnant?

Accepted Answer

It can: Increased blood flow to the pelvis and vagina can cause a feeling of swelling.  It is normal.

Question 9

what does it mean when your vagina lips swell while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Normal: having a swollen vagina and cervix can be totally normal during pregnancy, because they represent your body's retention of extra fluid, which is normal. prolonged sitting can make this worse, and so if it is bothering you then try laying down with your hips up to help drain some of the fluid accumulation

Question 10

why does my vagina swell up and hurts after sex? i'm 27 weeks pregnant

Accepted Answer

Often normal.: See your doctor to make sure there is no infection. It is often a normal finding, similar to swelling of feet during pregnancy. That area becomes very sensitive, which leads to painful sex, pelvic exams, etc.

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