Is my labia just bruised?

Okay so the right side of my labia is a purplish color and is sore when i sit. Is this normal? Im really scared right now and it would help tremendously  if you can help ASAP

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
I wish I could be more helpful, but it is impossible to make a diagnosis over the internet.
If you had any type of trauma to the area (  eg. a fall, or rough intercourse) it is possible
that you have a hematoma which is a large bruise.  Another possibility is a Bartholins
gland cyst or abcess (abscess). It would probably be a very good idea to get checked out!
Good luck!
Dr B