We believe you should always know the source of the information you're reading. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies. Have you ever wondered what typical labia and vaginas look like and how yours compare? If not, have a look! Women come in all shapes and sizes and so do their labia and vagina. That means a normal labia or a normal vagina is completely relative to you. The labia majora outer lips of the vagina can range anywhere from full to flat and can fluctuate a bit with changes in your weight, just like your bra size. The labia minora inner lips , measured from the upper-most skin fold to the lowest hanging edge, are typically anywhere from 0. They may be completely hidden by the labia majora, or the bottom edge may hang below it.
Symptoms of Vaginal Swelling During Pregnancy
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Latest Blog Posts REI group provides strategies to help parents combat racial discrimination in the classroom. Our daughter's heart journey leads to advancements in subaortic stenosis research. What parents need to know about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children MIS-C. A lot of changes happen to different parts of your body during pregnancy and some that can be more difficult or embarrassing to talk about are vaginal changes- but rest assured, these changes are completely normal most of the time. Many women are very in-tune and aware of their changing bodies during pregnancy and usually bring up all of their experiences during their appointments. If you do fail to mention any distinct changes but your doctor notices obvious vaginal or vulvar changes, they may address them after administering a routine physical exam so that you are aware the change is normal for future reassurance. One of the many common vaginal changes women address with their doctors is color change in the vulva. The blood fills the veins more robustly than normal and therefore gives a blue-ish discoloration and a feeling of fullness or heaviness in the area. The increased blood flow occurs as early as one month after conception. The fullness and congestion in the area usually get gradually worse as the pregnancy progresses.
During pregnancy
Error: This is required. Error: Not a valid value. Most women experience occasional bouts of a common yeast infection known as vaginal thrush. It causes itching, irritation and swelling of the vagina and surrounding area, sometimes with a creamy white cottage cheese-like discharge. Vaginal thrush is fairly harmless, but it can be uncomfortable and it can keep coming back, which is known as recurrent thrush. Many women have Candida in their vagina without it causing any symptoms. Hormones in vaginal secretions and 'friendly' vaginal bacteria keep the fungus under control.
Last Updated on April 26, As your pregnancy progresses, you simply cannot wait for your little bundle of joy to come into the world. However, certain health issues can ruin your happiness. Morning sickness , nausea , and back pain are common during pregnancy, and so is vaginal swelling. Vaginal swelling is a condition that can make you extremely uncomfortable.
