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My clitoris becomes swollen during my period
My period started 2 days ago and today I noticed that my clitories is swollen, enlarged and a bit painful. This never happened to me before. I never had sex and have not changed anything that comes in contact with that area. I had a cold shower and let plenty cold water wash the area without any soap and it made me feel a bit better. What should I do?
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Hm, well, hormones can do this to some extent. I'd keep an eye on it. Make sure that a hair isn't wrapped around it which sounds weird but can happen (as it can to a penis as well. New moms are instructed to watch for these things with their babies, for example). But if this continues, I would get checked with your doctor.
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