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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?
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Vaginal swelling: This is not an unusual occurrence. Some from hormones, some from engorgement of the tissues.
Answered 7/6/2015
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Completely normal: A pregnant patients mucous membranes of the vagina can become congested, beginning at about 8 to 12 weeks and continue through the pregnancy. This is driven by hormones.
Answered 6/8/2015
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Can be: The hormonal changes that occur when pregnant, can cause these changes in the vaginal area.
Answered 3/27/2014
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