when i had my baby their was a tear on my inner left labia. that was 7 monthes ago, it healed fine but it gets irritated often then it swells up like a balloon! it looks totally freaky when this happens! should i be concerned ? if something heals it shouldnt keep swelling on and off right? im going to talk to my doctor about this. i just wanted to know if this is normal, or if this has happened to anyone else after they had a child or what? please no rude answers!
2007-03-11 20:14:04 · 7 answers · asked by Dungonecrazy11 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i know ive waited awhile but i thought that it would just go away. and it still hasnt so im going to talk to my doctor about it. i just wanted to know if this is normal or if this has happened to other people after they have had babys.
2007-03-11 20:29:49 · update #1
Is is painful when it swells up? It sounds like a Bartholin's Cyst.
On the inside of the labia are two Bartholin glands (one on each side). After your baby was born and they stitched up the labia, it may have caused one of the glands to block, which would cause the symptoms you are experiencing.
It is not normal, and you should not be embarrassed (but I can understand why). As for treatment, it can keep on coming back (as you have found) and it may need to be removed surgically so it will not reoccur. Visit your Doctor while it is swollen, then they can see exactly what is happening.
Here is more info from Wikipedia
- on Bartholin's gland
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholin's_gland
- and on Bartholin's cyst
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholin%27s_cyst
Interesting to note, I always though that the Barthonlin's gland was to provide lubrication, and now I see that they are not sure what they are for.
Hope it gets better.
2007-03-19 09:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by Selina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a tear, not to mention the doctor had to cut me just to make everyone big enough.. stitches and all. It took me at least a good 2 months to even be able to walk up the steps. As far as the irritation goes, I would most definitely talk to your doctor about that. It doesn't sound normal at all, and could possibly be some sort of infection... GL!!
2007-03-18 23:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by openmindedfreesoul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My second daughter tore me a new (hole). This was 10 years ago. I still experience some discomfort from time to time. I had many exams since. I'm told everything is fine. I just keep tuck pads in stock for the time the irritation comes back. They work within a couple of days. Good luck.
2007-03-19 17:28:53 · answer #3 · answered by pattihoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have talked to the doctor when it happened...not wait for 7 months.
2007-03-12 03:25:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should definitely talk to your doctor, but i saw an episode on Dr.90210 where this lady had a similar problem and she had to get plastic surgery to correct it. I don't remember whether it swelled up but i know she tore it during childbirth. Is that common?
2007-03-12 03:22:13 · answer #5 · answered by arlene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know what to say.
I have a mild irritaion on the outer skin flap by the vulva, itches and swells. Had it with my last pregnancy and i have it with this one. It's in one spot only, doesnt move anywhere else.
So your not alone, i feel you frustratin and pain on it
2007-03-12 03:21:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it is normal or not but you should see your doctor about it, it might be something so easy to fix and you can put your mind at rest.
2007-03-12 03:23:05 · answer #7 · answered by TC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋