Why is my vulva a little swollen and painful?

We all know that the female body structure is particularly complex, and many gynecological diseases in particular will bring certain troubles to women. Sometimes due to some improper living habits and not paying special attention to the hygiene of their private parts, it is particularly easy to cause some diseases. Sometimes some diseases always cause swelling and pain in the female vulva, which will affect normal work and life. If not treated in time, it may bring greater pain. Now let’s understand why the vulva is a little swollen and painful?

Why is my vulva a little swollen and painful?

1. There is a foreign object in the vagina. Foreign objects in the vagina, such as the long-term placement of a pessary, or foreign objects remaining in the vagina, can infect and irritate the vulva, causing swelling and pain in the vulva.

2. Vulvar infection. Vulvar infection, such as sexually transmitted diseases, vulvitis caused by viruses, bacteria, Trichomonas, fungi, etc. This is one of the most common causes of vulvar swelling and pain.

3. Vulvar diseases. Vulvar cysts, vulvar malignant tumors, vulvar cancer, and hematomas after trauma can also cause more severe vulvar swelling and pain. Unexplained vulvar pain is a syndrome of swelling and pain in the vulvar vestibule accompanied by frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination. The pathogenesis is unclear.

4. Other stimuli. Stimulation from urine and feces, urinary diseases, fecal contamination, diabetes stimulation in diabetics, mechanical stimulation, such as bad hygiene habits, vulva dirt, tight underwear, sweat stimulation, etc.

In summary, there are many reasons for vulvar swelling and pain. Therefore, when women experience vulvar swelling and pain, they must choose to go to a regular hospital for a detailed examination, identify the cause, and receive symptomatic treatment.

When we have problems with our body, we should not blindly take supplemental medication. We must find the cause in time and then prescribe the right medicine, so that we can get better treatment. The above is an introduction to what is going on when the vulva is a little swollen and painful. After understanding it, we know that there are many reasons for the swelling and pain of the vulva. Therefore, in order to avoid such symptoms, we must maintain good hygiene habits at ordinary times. At the same time, we must also pay attention to observe our own leucorrhea. If there is any abnormal leucorrhea, we must go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.