I have a large lip in my vagina that has swollen as it doubles up. I have no pain and I just noticed it. Why?

Hello Ma'am,

How long has the swelling been present?

Thanks for the details. Have you changed anything about your habits recently (soap, detergent, new underwear) or had unprotected sex recently?

Thank you for these details.

Your symptoms may be coming from a blockage in a gland under the large lip (Bartholin's gland). To be sure, you should see a doctor.

As the pandemic is causing great challenges in the doctor's office, perhaps you could try services such as Hello Health or Maple if your doctor cannot see you within a week.

If left untreated, this could turn into bartholinitis. But that's on the condition that it is indeed a blockage of the gland, which the doctor will be able to confirm (I can't confirm it here, not being a doctor).

It feels good :)

Happy day,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist