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What Causes Swelling Clitoris After Intercourse?
Question: Yes I had sex last week with my husband and shortly after my clitoris swelled and is still swelled and it's very painful.... What should I do?
Brief Answer:
Due to abrasion during sex.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
It is common for the clitoral area to be sore and swollen for a day after vigorous intercourse. If it is very painful and troublesome, there could be a minor blood vessel which bled inside the clitoris, leading to a hematoma ( blood clot ).
This will subside on its own in next 4-5 days. Avoid intercourse till then and take a mild analgesic like Ibuprofen thrice a day after meals.
For the time being, please use ice packs, soothing gels like aloe vera and if itching is a problem, you can use Vagisilanti itch cream
Also avoid abrasion and friction, excessive washing or rubbing of the affected area.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Due to abrasion during sex.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
It is common for the clitoral area to be sore and swollen for a day after vigorous intercourse. If it is very painful and troublesome, there could be a minor blood vessel which bled inside the clitoris, leading to a hematoma ( blood clot ).
This will subside on its own in next 4-5 days. Avoid intercourse till then and take a mild analgesic like Ibuprofen thrice a day after meals.
For the time being, please use ice packs, soothing gels like aloe vera and if itching is a problem, you can use Vagisilanti itch cream
Also avoid abrasion and friction, excessive washing or rubbing of the affected area.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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