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What Causes Swelling And Soreness In The Labia Minora?

Hi! So, a few days back I started to feel raw down in my vagina. I looked down there yesterday and saw that my Left Labia Minora was swollen - red purple color. I have put a cold compress on it for an hour and taken 800mg ibuprofen, but it hasn t helped. It has a smell to it as well...help please
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
The reason why you could be experiencing such symptoms in the vaginal area could be due to bacterial vaginosis and its reaction spreading to the outer region.
Kindly do the following to overcome the same.
1. Wash the region with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily.
2. After drying, apply antibiotic medication Clindamycin Cream twice daily.
3. Apply anti-fungal medication Fluconazole as a single dose vaginal pessary.
4. Take a course of oral antibiotic medication Tablet.Metronidazole.
5. Use vaginal pH balancing solution 'v wash' regularly.
6. Wear loose fitting undergarments to avoid friction and provide proper ventilation.
7. Abstain from sexual activities till the symptoms subside completely.
Maintain good personal hygiene. Gradually, your symptoms should subside and you should be back to normal.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
Wish you good health.
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What Causes Swelling And Soreness In The Labia Minora?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. The reason why you could be experiencing such symptoms in the vaginal area could be due to bacterial vaginosis and its reaction spreading to the outer region. Kindly do the following to overcome the same. 1. Wash the region with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily. 2. After drying, apply antibiotic medication Clindamycin Cream twice daily. 3. Apply anti-fungal medication Fluconazole as a single dose vaginal pessary. 4. Take a course of oral antibiotic medication Tablet.Metronidazole. 5. Use vaginal pH balancing solution v wash regularly. 6. Wear loose fitting undergarments to avoid friction and provide proper ventilation. 7. Abstain from sexual activities till the symptoms subside completely. Maintain good personal hygiene. Gradually, your symptoms should subside and you should be back to normal. Hope the information provided would be helpful. Wish you good health.