What Causes Swollen Urethral Opening During 21st Week Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 20 Jan 2017

Question: 21 weeks pregnant with my second child and my doctor said i have a pulging urethra which looks like a ball in my vagina. It is blueish pink should i be concernd

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 minute later)

This is usually a cystocele and it is better to follow the advice of the doctor who has examined you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (10 minutes later)

What i am most concerned is the colour. Is it from pregnancy and increased blood flow?. She told me not to worry but i was not pregnant at time. I dont have stress incontience and a voiding fine. XXXX

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is likely to be due to increase in blood volume and congestion

Detailed Answer:
There is increased blood flow to the genital areas and other parts of the body and also congestion in the blood vessels. This causes a bluish pink hue and there is nothing to be worried about.
Do get back to me with further queries.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar