Swelling on one side of the labia minora

The labia minora of women is a very critical part of the body. This part is likely to swell due to gynecological diseases. When the labia minora of women swell, women will feel uncomfortable and painful, especially when wearing underwear. They always feel friction, which is easy to cause cysts. So why is the labia minora of women swollen on one side?

If one side of the labia is swollen, it may be due to a Bartholin gland cyst, the main symptom of which is that one side of the labia is more swollen and painful than the other side. The Bartholin gland is responsible for secreting mucus to lubricate the vagina. It originally has its own opening, but if it becomes inflamed or blocked by dirt, the mucus cannot be discharged and will swell to form a Bartholin gland cyst.

Since Bartholin gland cysts can exist for a long time and remain unchanged for many years, if they do not interfere with daily life, they can be observed regularly and no treatment is required. If the cyst gradually grows larger and becomes inflamed and painful, antibiotics (such as amoxicillin, cephalosporin, etc.) can be taken for treatment. If the infection recurs and abscesses are often formed, a Bartholin gland cyst ostomy can be performed. Bartholin gland cyst can be treated in the obstetrics and gynecology clinic without hospitalization. Ostomy requires the cyst to be peeled off and then sutured to form a stoma, which not only preserves the gland function, but also ensures smooth drainage and prevents recurrence. After treatment, the vulva should be kept clean and hygienic, do not wear synthetic underwear, change underwear frequently to avoid contamination from vaginal secretions, urine, and feces.

Labia hypertrophy is mostly caused by long-term local chronic irritation or continuous friction, such as female vaginitis and vulvitis. Due to long-term irritation of inflammatory secretions, the skin and mucosa of the labia minora are chronically hyperplastic and hypertrophic, and the local skin and mucosa are rough and the pigment is aggravated.

Some people who ride bicycles or motorcycles for a long time may also suffer from labia hypertrophy due to long-term friction and squeezing of the local area, or pain due to friction of sanitary napkins during menstruation. Some patients experience obstruction or pain during sexual intercourse, and some patients may suffer from local ulcers. Labia hypertrophy can be restored to its normal shape through plastic surgery. Surgery is the only way to completely cure this disease. You can go home immediately after the operation and rest for 3-5 days in a supine position.

The labia majora is slightly swollen, which may be caused by vulvitis or Bartholin's gland cyst. If there are no other symptoms, it is recommended that you go to the hospital to get some erythromycin ointment to apply to the affected area.

Don't worry too much and relax. This is mainly caused by eating too spicy food or vaginal uncleanness. It is recommended to supplement more protein such as eggs, fish, etc. to enhance resistance. At the same time, you can eat more fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins.