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What Causes Swelling And Itching In The Vagina?

I ve done a lot of self diagnosis, but really I don t know what s wrong with me. I think I either have hpv, cancer, hiv, gonorrhea or chlamydia. I lost my virginity when I was 14. I had unprotected sex since then with 6 different people. I m 18 now. My first time experiencing abnormalities was about a year ago. I had vaginal and oral sex with a guy. A couple days after, my vagina became very ichy. The more I rubbed it began to swell up. Every time I urinated it would burn. That s when I thought it was gonorrhea or chlamydia. I talked to my sister about it somewhat indirectly. She somehow convinced me it was just a yeast infection and it would go away on its own within a week. That made A lot of sense to me because I read somewhere that if you receive oral sex from someone who had been drinking you could get a yeast infection. My problem went away in a week and I never thought much of it again. Until now... I ve been experiencing mild cramps from time to time. I haven t had a period for about 3 months but instead, I have brownish discharge that seems to start when I drink alcoholic drinks. There s so much more. I haven t seen a doctor because I don t want to know what s wrong with me, I don t want to have to talk to anyone about the mistakes ive Made in the past, I don t want to talk to my parents, I don t have money. Etc. I just need help but I don t know what to do. The feeling is so overwhelming I wish I would just die. But I m guessing imcdying now.... And I don t want that.
Thu, 29 Aug 2019
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Hi,

For this, there are few causes and most common is Bartholin's cyst which is located midway of the labia, and protrudes into the vagina and may cause discomfort during sexual intercourse. Bartholin's cyst is formed when a Bartholin's gland is blocked, causing a fluid-filled cyst to develop.

Bartholin's cyst is not an infection, although it can be caused by an infection, inflammation, or physical blockage (mucus or other impediment) to the Bartholin's ducts (tubes which lead from the glands to the vulva).

Second, Infected hair follicle may form small absess, which can cause a small swelling, but it is associated with redness and throbbing pain.

Proper diagnosis requires a proper physical examination of the swelling in question. You might consult a gynecologist who can examine and then decide on the appropriate treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Swelling And Itching In The Vagina?

Hi, For this, there are few causes and most common is Bartholin s cyst which is located midway of the labia, and protrudes into the vagina and may cause discomfort during sexual intercourse. Bartholin s cyst is formed when a Bartholin s gland is blocked, causing a fluid-filled cyst to develop. Bartholin s cyst is not an infection, although it can be caused by an infection, inflammation, or physical blockage (mucus or other impediment) to the Bartholin s ducts (tubes which lead from the glands to the vulva). Second, Infected hair follicle may form small absess, which can cause a small swelling, but it is associated with redness and throbbing pain. Proper diagnosis requires a proper physical examination of the swelling in question. You might consult a gynecologist who can examine and then decide on the appropriate treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon