Swelling on one side of the labia majora

The phenomenon of swollen labia majora in women is rare, so many women often feel at a loss when their labia majora swell. Swollen labia can make a woman feel uncomfortable and even affect the normal discharge of female body secretions. But some women find that only one side of their labia majora is swollen, while the other side is not swollen. What is going on?

1. Bartholinitis: Bartholinitis is also called Bartholinitis. It is mainly related to the infection caused by the blockage of the Bartholin gland opening, which prevents the secretions from flowing out in time. The patient will not only have swelling on one side of the labia minora, but also swelling and pain in the labia majora. If not treated in time, cysts will form.

2. Irritation from urine and feces: If a woman does not clean her vulva in time after urinating or defecating, tissues such as the labia may be irritated and symptoms such as swelling and pain may occur.

3. Mechanical stimulation: Failure to change dirty underwear in time, wearing underwear made of chemical fiber, underwear that is too tight or too small, sweat stimulation, friction stimulation during sexual intercourse, etc. are all common causes of swelling on one side of the labia minora.

4. Vulvitis: When women suffer from cervicitis or vaginitis, the labia majora and minora may also be affected. If fungal, bacterial, or Trichomonas infection occurs, the labia minora mucosa may be irritated, resulting in symptoms such as swelling, pain, and itching. And this is also the most common cause of swollen labia minora.

5. Trauma: If strenuous exercise in daily life causes the labia minora to be hit, it will also cause symptoms such as swelling and pain.

6. Allergy: If certain medicines are applied to the labia minora or labia majora, it may cause allergic symptoms such as local redness, swelling, and itching.