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What would cause swelling like a ball at the opening of your vagina after being aroused or having sex? it comes and goes and doesnt happen all the time. i thought it could be a cyst but not sure. it doesnt hurt really just annoying?

Q: what would cause swelling like a ball at the opening of your vagina after being aroused or having sex? it comes and goes and doesnt happen all the time. i thought it could be a cyst but not sure. it doesnt hurt really just annoying?

: hard to tell without exam. PL see your GYN

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

hard to tell without exam. PL see your GYN

Dr Colantino agreed

Answered 6/14/2022

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A Bartholin cyst is likely. The blockage of secretions from glands in the vagina would have to resolve and at times return for the cyst to empty & fill up again. Lack of pain&tenderness means no infection. Your gynecologist can advise you best.

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A member asked:

What would cause swelling like a ball at the opening of your vagina after being aroused or having sex? it comes and goes and doesnt happen all the time. i thought it could be a cyst but not sure. it doesnt hurt really just annoying?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Colantino agreed

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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