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Swollen clitoris
Several months ago my clitoris became swollen and tender, but there didn't seem to be anything really wrong with it so I thought it would go away on it's own. I've masturbated regularly since I was young, but I didn't do anything out of the ordinary recently to irritate it. Recently a couple small white bumps that may be pus developed, while the clitoris itself is still swollen and red. The possibility of it being an STD is very low as I've never been intimate with anyone. It doesn't hurt or itch or otherwise trouble me, and the clitoris is the only part affected. Has anyone heard of this before? What would cause this?
Well, from what I've heard, you shouldn't take a bath in anything that has a scent to it. If you're already irritated that may not help but it could make it worse. Also, if I'm not mistaken, swollen is inflammation.
I've had this exact same problem, and because your post was a while ago, did you find out exactly what it was? Could you let me know
Hi! I ask everyone in this forum to stop looking for help online and go and see a doctor until its too late! If you have some kind of bacteria or virus inside you, know that it is doubling in quantity every day you wait. This means that if you have 20,000 bacteria today, tomorrow it will be 40,000, next day 80,000, 160,000.....!
My clitoris got swollen couple of months ago. It was just a little bit swollen in the beginning but it was doubling in size every day. First couple of days it didn't hurt so I thought nothing was wrong. I started worrying on day 3 when I woke up and saw the size of my clitoris! It was really I mean REALLY swollen! On day 3 I couldn't walk or stand cause the pain was unbearable. I was walking like a penguin. I called and got an appointment with a wonderful doctor. She prescribed a strong antibiotic which I had to take two times a day, 3 yeast infection pills (because I told her that I sometimes get yeast infections) for once a day, also I had to do sit in warm baths at least 3-4 times a day, wash my clitoris with hydrogen peroxide mixed with water (half and half), and each time after bath dry my clitoris with paper towel very well and put Neosporin on it. Also she told me to avoid using soap in that area. So I started this treatment on Friday and she told me that if pus and possibly blood don't start coming out by Sunday I should give her a call on my way to the emergency room. In that case she would have to cut clitoris and drain it. So me and my husband went to the drug store and got everything we needed. With his help I did everything as prescribed and next morning (Saturday) pus and blood started coming out! What a relief it was!
I asked my doctor about laptop use and she said that if it was because of laptop, whole area would get swollen not only that particular part. She told me that it could be because of an ingrown hair or sex toys that stimulate clitoris (which we don't use).
Please PLEASE don't be embarrassed and go see a doctor. Also avoid using scented pads, tampons, soaps...
Good luck!
My clitoris got swollen couple of months ago. It was just a little bit swollen in the beginning but it was doubling in size every day. First couple of days it didn't hurt so I thought nothing was wrong. I started worrying on day 3 when I woke up and saw the size of my clitoris! It was really I mean REALLY swollen! On day 3 I couldn't walk or stand cause the pain was unbearable. I was walking like a penguin. I called and got an appointment with a wonderful doctor. She prescribed a strong antibiotic which I had to take two times a day, 3 yeast infection pills (because I told her that I sometimes get yeast infections) for once a day, also I had to do sit in warm baths at least 3-4 times a day, wash my clitoris with hydrogen peroxide mixed with water (half and half), and each time after bath dry my clitoris with paper towel very well and put Neosporin on it. Also she told me to avoid using soap in that area. So I started this treatment on Friday and she told me that if pus and possibly blood don't start coming out by Sunday I should give her a call on my way to the emergency room. In that case she would have to cut clitoris and drain it. So me and my husband went to the drug store and got everything we needed. With his help I did everything as prescribed and next morning (Saturday) pus and blood started coming out! What a relief it was!
I asked my doctor about laptop use and she said that if it was because of laptop, whole area would get swollen not only that particular part. She told me that it could be because of an ingrown hair or sex toys that stimulate clitoris (which we don't use).
Please PLEASE don't be embarrassed and go see a doctor. Also avoid using scented pads, tampons, soaps...
Good luck!
i have been reading like all of these comments b/c i am freaked out that my clitoris is swollen but it is only the left side of it. i did have a hot laptop on my lap last night and i did end up having some rough sex last night also....... i didnt even notice anything wrong until i got home to take a shower in the morning. i dont know what i should do about this problem but i am freaked out
Hi, about two days ago my boyfriend and I were rubbing each other in our genital area like we usually do, nothing out of the norm right... Next day I woke to my clitoris swollen and itchy. My labia lips were also swollen and I had a few bumps, not blisters just bumps. The itching is very persistent and my clitoris is very sensitive...I'm sitting on a ice pack for relief right now...anyways its sore and irritated whenever my legs are closed and it hurts a little when pressure is applied. If someone could help me I would really appreciate because I've been trying to figure it out. I'm 18 with no history of health factors and this is the only boyfriend I have had yet.
The medicine Desyrel (trazodone) is an antidepressant that can cause extreme swelling of the penis after sexual stimulation. I have prescribed Desyrel for 20 years without problems in men. However, one of my patients told me that her clitoris was extremely red and swollen during the first few weeks after starting the pill. It was not sore, but it was so sensitive that she had an orgasm while wiping on the toilet on several occaisions.
So if you are taking Desyrel, now you know.
Wes Burgess, MD, PhD
So if you are taking Desyrel, now you know.
Wes Burgess, MD, PhD
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