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Swollen Vaginal Opening

The vagina and the vaginal opening can appear swollen due to several infections (bacterial, viral, or fungal) causing inflammation. The vaginal opening can also appear swollen during delivery and post-birth. The swelling may be present up to six weeks after a vaginal delivery and can cause discomfort.

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What is causing the weird symptoms in my body when I have not gotten my periods?

Query: Hello doctor, I have not gotten my periods yet, and my body shows weird symptoms. The discharge is a lot, and I have not had any intercourse rather than foreplay with my boyfriend. My vagina is swollen, and I am really worried.  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. Discharge suggests some mixed infection there. I suggest the following: 1. Clean it with vaginal wash regularly. 2. Put Clingen (Clindamycin and Clotrimazole) vaginal tablets inside one per day. 3. Capsule Itraconazole 200 mg one per day. 4. Tablet Al...  Read Full »

My vagina is red and swollen with a discharge. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,My vagina is red and swollen with cottage cheese discharge. Rashes extend to my buttocks area. All this showed up after I wore an innerwear. Kindly advice.  Read Full »


Dr. Megha Tuli

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your problem. What you describe is a classic case of yeast infection of vagina extending up to your anus. You need oral antifungal tablets weekly for three weeks alone with local antifungal ointment. The condition is very much infectious, so I suggest yo...  Read Full »

Will there be changes in the vagina after giving birth?

Query: Hello doctor, What happens to the vagina exactly after giving birth?  Read Full »


Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. During pregnancy, due to the effects of hormones, the lining of the vagina undergoes certain changes: For example, it becomes softer, changes a little bit of color, becomes swollen. The same continues for few months after childbirth too. Thes...  Read Full »

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