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What Causes Swollen Labia Minora After Period?

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Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2015
Question: hi, I have a swollen labia minora which hurt so bad for 2,3 days
it happens right after my period came
only the left side is swollen and it does not hurt when I urinate
Is there anyway or medication I can take to get it back to normal?
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Answered by Dr. Srilatha Myaka (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It might be bartholin gland infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand your concern.

In my opinion, the swelling might be due to bartholin gland infection. It will be painful when enlarged. Infection if less the gland will be small size and no symptoms. If infection is more it will be enlarged and causes symptoms like pain and discomfort. Sometimes there might be fever due to infection.

You might need a course of antibiotics for infection, so consult a gynaecologist. Nothing to worry it will subside after a course of antibiotics. Take sitz bath it will give some relief.

Hope this satisfies your query.

Feel free to ask any more queries.

Best regards.......Dr.srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Srilatha Myaka (14 hours later)
Not sure if the previous question is sent so I send it again..
Can I use clindamycin gel to heal this infection?
Composition of the gel I have:
"Contains Clindamycin HCl equivalent to Clindamycin 1% w/w"

Many many thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Srilatha Myaka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
it might not be useful

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.In my opinion clindamycin might not cover the range of organisms causing bartholin gland infection.So it might not be useful.If the gland infection is mild you might need oral antibiotics.If it is large draining of pus might be required.So dont worry consult a gynaecologist for further management.Warm sitz baths are advised.Take paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to ask any more queries.
Good luck...Dr.srilatha
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What Causes Swollen Labia Minora After Period?

Brief Answer: It might be bartholin gland infection Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand your concern. In my opinion, the swelling might be due to bartholin gland infection. It will be painful when enlarged. Infection if less the gland will be small size and no symptoms. If infection is more it will be enlarged and causes symptoms like pain and discomfort. Sometimes there might be fever due to infection. You might need a course of antibiotics for infection, so consult a gynaecologist. Nothing to worry it will subside after a course of antibiotics. Take sitz bath it will give some relief. Hope this satisfies your query. Feel free to ask any more queries. Best regards.......Dr.srilatha