You will probably worry the minute you realize that something is wrong with your vaginal area. You will especially worry if you notice that the vaginal area has become swollen over the night. Usually the labia minora and labia majora, which make the vaginal lips, become swollen. Even though these changes are a normal experience that a lot of women go through their sexual active life, do not feel embarrassed. It might be due to something ridiculous, but also it could be due to something more serious. Go and get checked up. With proper gynecological treatment your swollen vaginal area will be back to normal soon.

What Causes Swelling of the Vaginal Area?
Infections – of the vaginal area or even infections of the cervix uteri can cause swollen vaginal area together with other signs and symptoms. If you think that infections are the cause of these changes of the vaginal area you should get a medical examinations Brooklyn and get the right treatment (Read also: Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases (PID)). Some of the infections are also sexually transmitted, so, it is important to let your partner also know about the results of your tests and the type of infection you might have. Sexual abstinence is also often recommended for a couple of days, until a couple of weeks.

Edema – means retention of the water in the human body. Edema could be due to pregnancy, diabetes, high intake of salt, cardiovascular problems, kidney problems, etc. No matter what the real cause of edema is, the pelvic veins and the vaginal tissue can become swollen.

Chemical irritants – tampons, pads, soaps, creams, lubricants and even condoms that are routinely used in everyone daily life could cause an irritation of the skin in the genital area, but also its swelling. If you are allergic to a certain product like to latex, from which condoms are made, you can develop a condition known as allergic contact dermatitis or irritant contact dermatitis. Once, the contact with the specific allergen is avoided, the skin and the surrounding of the swollen vaginal area will be back to normal. The most important thing is to identify the substance you are allergic to and later avoid it in your life.


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