Question 1

my labia minora is purple and swollen and it goes up onto the top of my v*gina. it's painfull and i'm worried what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you  and your symptoms warrant an in-person evaluation. If you are sexually active it could be due to herpes  and you should get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. It would be prudent to see your gynecologist.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine, if you are under 27 years of age.

Question 2

what would cause my entire vagina or vulva to be purple and swollen, (even the part above the urine hole)? also, it takes along time to urinate. why?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Without more information, is impossible tell what's going on. It could be an infection, due to injury, or several other things. You should have a gynecologist or family practitioner take a look.

Question 3

why are my labia swollen?

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Depends: It depends on the circumstances under which the swelling took place (trauma, infection, etc).

Question 4

labia minora very swollen?

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Be seen: It could be from irritation or infection.  You should be seen to determine which.

Question 5

what can be done for swollen labia?

Accepted Answer

Find cause then rx: I would first identify the cause prior to blindly treati g withou knowing more. For example is this a tumor? Hernia? Metaplasia from chronic trauma? Is it lymphatic or vascular congestion? Positional? Work related? Congenital? Constrictive due to garment wear? Due to bone, skin, fat, nerves, vessels?, etc.

Question 6

i am experiencing a painful swollen labia?

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Many potential ...: More details are necessary but the most common causes are trauma from sex/birth but other possibilities such as infection, allergy, bleeding, hernia, varicocoele and more.

Question 7

swollen outer labia one side from bike riding?

Accepted Answer

Ice and compression : It is important to place light pressure and ice compresses to limit swelling and bleeding/bruising . This will likely become very large. If it continues to swell, it may require emergency treatment.

Question 8

is it normal for labia to be swollen after sex?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Sex that is too long, too hard, too dry, penis too big, vagina too small, poor foreplay, lack of lubrication and many other things can cause labial swelling. Call your doctor and have an exam. Infections can also cause swelling. Call your doc!

Question 9

what does it mean if my labia minora is swollen?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: Labia minora can swell from local trauma, not enough lubrication, or sometimes infections like yeast or bacteria, see your gyn for an evaluation.

Question 10

what if one side of the labia minora has swollen?

Accepted Answer

Trauma, infection: If there is swelling on the labia, then you need an exam to determine if there is any trauma or signs of an infection.

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My labia minora is purple and swollen and it goes up onto the top of my v*gina. it's painfull and i'm worried what can it be?

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What would cause my entire vagina or vulva to be purple and swollen, (even the part above the urine hole)? also, it takes along time to urinate. why?

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Why are my labia swollen?

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Labia minora very swollen?

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What can be done for swollen labia?

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I am experiencing a painful swollen labia?

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Swollen outer labia one side from bike riding?

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Is it normal for labia to be swollen after sex?

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What does it mean if my labia minora is swollen?

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What if one side of the labia minora has swollen?

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