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What Does Painful, Swollen And Discolored Labia Minora With Vaginal Discharge Suggest?

the last time I ve seen my labia minora this large was when I was pregnant. right now it is so large, itchy although very sore. since it is so large, it becomes irritated from my underwear and clothes. I inspected it closely tonight and found that the distal portion of itis discolored and dry and rigid. it almost looks like it had been chewed on. its purple, and just below the rigid part its very painful. between my labia minora and majora is redness. I ve had vaginal discharge for a few months and had been postponing seeing a GYN. what is going on and should I be worried?
Sat, 18 Mar 2023
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Hello,

Swollen labia minora are seen in the following conditions:
1) Yeast infection
2) Bacterial vaginosis
3) Trichomoniasis
4) Allergies or irritants
5) Bartholin's cyst

The following are treatment options:
1) Steroid creams may be beneficial for those with swelling caused by allergies or sexual intercourse.
2) Women with a yeast infection may need to take an over-the-counter or prescription antifungal medication, which may be applied topically or taken orally.
3) Swollen labia caused by bacterial infections such as bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis can be treated with antibiotics.
4) Bartholin’s cysts do not always require treatment. However, some will require antibiotics, surgical drainage, or even surgical removal.

Please do consult a gynecologist as soon as possible. There is no need to worry as swollen labia is completely treatable.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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What Does Painful, Swollen And Discolored Labia Minora With Vaginal Discharge Suggest?

Hello, Swollen labia minora are seen in the following conditions: 1) Yeast infection 2) Bacterial vaginosis 3) Trichomoniasis 4) Allergies or irritants 5) Bartholin s cyst The following are treatment options: 1) Steroid creams may be beneficial for those with swelling caused by allergies or sexual intercourse. 2) Women with a yeast infection may need to take an over-the-counter or prescription antifungal medication, which may be applied topically or taken orally. 3) Swollen labia caused by bacterial infections such as bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis can be treated with antibiotics. 4) Bartholin’s cysts do not always require treatment. However, some will require antibiotics, surgical drainage, or even surgical removal. Please do consult a gynecologist as soon as possible. There is no need to worry as swollen labia is completely treatable. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist