While chlamydia frequently doesn't cause symptoms, trichomoniasis is a common offender of a reddened, swollen vulva that can also lead to bleeding after sex, irritation, odor, and, per the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), a yellow-gray or green discharge that may also smell fishy.Īll you need to treat, per ACOG, is a single dose of an oral antibiotic, so if anything of these symptoms show up with the swelling after sex, see your gyno, stat.Īnd disclaimer? Regular STI screenings are always a good idea. Dweck, cause "tissue inflammation"-such as chlamydia and trichomoniasis-can cause vaginal swelling. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)Ĭertain STIs that, per Dr.
If that doesn't help, consider visiting your doctor-if low estrogen is truly to blame, they may recommend treatment, such as taking additional estrogen. To fix, start by bringing lube into the bedroom, simply to increase moisture and decrease swelling-causing friction. If it's the latter, your vag may also feel somewhat thin, abraded, and inelastic, she adds. The issue could be the result of not enough foreplay, but low estrogen levels due to menopause, perimenopause, lactation, or birth control can also cause vaginal dryness and atrophy, says Dr. This condition happens when there is too much of a certain bacteria in your vagina, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If it's truly a yeast infection, they can prescribe strong, fast-acting anti-fungal meds.īut if you've been here before and are positive your swelling (and other circumstances) are because yet another yeast infection, skip the office visit and try an OTC anti-fungal treatment, like Monistat. If you suspect this is your first time with a yeast infection, it's best to consult your doc, who can screen you for other problems to be sure. Thick, white discharge with no foul odor.Dweck, can make your vagina look "beefy, inflamed, and blistered." (Eek.) But sorry, girl, but if you're swollen down under, yeast might be to blame.įirst, a quick refresher: Caused by an overgrowth of the fungus candida (which is naturally found in your vagina, btw), a vaginal yeast infection is best known for its common symptom of, to put it lightly, extreme itchiness in and around the vagina, according to the Office of Women's Health. Two words nearly every women dreads hearing. Dweck recommends first eliminating any of these items that you've been using and observe how your body responds. More often than not, however, after-sex swelling is the result of your body's sensitivity or allergy to common irritants, such as products with spermicide (nonoxynol 9), fragrances, latex, and vaginal medications. seminal plasma hypersensitivity, is a rare allergic reaction to the proteins found in semen that can cause redness, swelling, pain, itching, and burning in the genital area, according to the International Society for Sexual Medicine.) It's very possible your vagina is having an allergic reaction or has a sensitivity to a product, such as a latex condom, or even sperm, Dr. Upon further examination, you notice that your red, swollen vagina has a.rash. Or sit in a regular bath filled with warm water for about 15 to 20 minutes, Dr. To ease the swollen sitch, take an OTC pain reliever, or soak your genital area in a sitz bath (a shallow bath that fits over the toilet made for treating down-there probs). There's no reason to call it quits if rough sex is your thing, but you don't want to leave an unhappy vagina, well, unhappy. If this is the case, you might also experience a bit of bleeding and find that the area is a little black and blue, explains Alyssa Dweck, MD, ob-gyn in Westchester, New York, and coauthor of V Is for Vagina. is actually due to a rougher-than-usual sex sesh. Here's the thing: Every time you get turned on, your vulva and vagina begin to swell because of all the amped up blood flow down there, according to the Cleveland Clinic.īut if you notice other symptoms, such as thin cuts around the vaginal opening-that might mean the swelling et.
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