Question 1

what can be done for swollen labia?

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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 2

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 3

please help! i'm having painful and swollen labia after shaving?

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Don't shave labia.: The labial/ vulvar  tissue is very delicate - you may have razor burn or you may be sensitize or allergic to product used in that area. Try a sitz bath. Try to limit any pubic shaving to bikini lines. Avoid the soft, tender pink tissue.

Question 4

how to describe a swollen labia and under what circumstances would it be dangerous?

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Swollen labia: You have labia minora and majora. Swelling may be normal or abnormal especially if unilateral. It may be associated with benign or malignant conditions but it is difficult to tell from a description. If you have any questions, you should meet with your gynecologist
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Question 5

what cures a swollen labia minora?

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Several..: Friction, irritation,,,,mechanical/chemical, infection.

Question 6

what could cause a swollen labia minora?

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Lots of things: If the sex is too rough, too long, too dry etc, the labia minora can become inflamed. It is not normal, but it is not uncommon. Using extra lubricant such as astroglide or pjur can help. Allergy to condoms can also cause the problem. It the problem persists, it is time to have your doctor examine you.

Question 7

swollen labia after sex? his or my fault?

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Neither: Common.  And who lays blame in something so enjoyable?  She might simply be excited, or if he's rough, she may ask him to lubricate more or be gentler.  There's no risk -- keep the communication open and sex will get better and better.

Question 8

what are causes of a swollen labia minora?

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It depends: The level of "trauma" to the labia minora can be minor or more severe. Sex that is too long, too rough, too dry etc can cause severe swelling. It is also possible that you have developed an infection, std or some other problem. If the swelling does not resolve, you need to be examined, call your doctor!

Question 9

painful swollen labia from using hibiclens?

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Possible.: Hibiclens can be irritating to mucosal surfaces.

Question 10

swollen labia after delivery. will it go down?

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Yes nearly always: While the swelling may persist for a few weeks it will tend to resolve on its own.

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