Some people also notice that their labia grow after pregnancy, while others see changes in their vulva with age. Diagnosing labial hypertrophy is simple. A physical examination by a doctor or gynecologist is usually all that is required. There is no standard of measurement for how large labia should be.
In most cases, people do not need treatment. However, if labial hypertrophy causes physical or psychological discomfort, there are treatment options, as follows:.
Some people with labial hypertrophy may notice that their discomfort goes away if they stop wearing tight clothing or underwear. Wearing loose-fitting underwear, shorts, and pants may help prevent unnecessary friction in the area. Wearing natural materials, such as cotton or linen, may also help improve airflow around the vulva.
Doctors may also be able to provide women with topical ointments to reduce irritation or manage symptoms. Choose natural, unscented tampons or menstrual pads, avoiding any additional ingredients or chemicals.
Wear a protective pad or use a cushioned seat when doing physical activities that may irritate the labia, such as cycling. Practice good hygiene and wash with a hypoallergenic soap that is free from harsh chemicals or perfumes. Some people may choose to have surgery to reduce the size of their labia.
This involves a procedure called a labioplasty. A labioplasty is typically done for cosmetic reasons and involves removing excess skin and reshaping the labia to be more symmetrical. The surgery usually requires general anesthesia.
The surgery may cause bruising or swelling in the vulva, as it heals. The vulva will also be very delicate during the healing process. People will need to take extra care to keep the area clean and dry to avoid infections or bleeding. Doctors may also advise people to avoid friction and wear loose clothing while the labia recover. Surgery always carries risks, such as having a reaction to anesthesia or developing scar tissue. Doctors will give specific instructions to people about when they can resume physical and sexual activity.
Surgeons may also perform a labioplasty on teenagers going through puberty who may be developing enlarged labia. However, because the labia may still be growing, doctors usually advise people to wait until after puberty before having surgery.
Doctors will talk through labial hypertrophy with teens to help them understand that it is a normal change in the body. Is it because a partner said something that made you feel insecure? In reality, there are very few medical reasons to have a labiaplasty , which is a surgery that shortens the length of the labia minora, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
This could be medically helpful for people who have labia minora that are long enough that they cause discomfort—like twisting and tugging when working out or having sex. But some people do choose to do it for aesthetic reasons. What exactly does a labiaplasty procedure entail? Most women get the trim procedure which is when the extra tissue is trimmed and the raw edges are sewn up with dissolvable sutures, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The next most common type of labiaplasty is the wedge procedure, which maintains the edges of the labia and instead takes pie-shaped pieces of tissue from other parts of the labia.
Recovery usually means a week off of work so you can reduce the pain and swelling with ice packs. After four to six weeks, most women can go back to using tampons and having sex. It can be dismaying to feel like part of your body isn't normal, but many experts advise against labiaplasty for looks alone. To be clear, some women's lives are vastly improved by labiaplasty.
Take the ice hockey player Dr. Minkin performed the surgery on because her labia kept getting caught in her underwear, making it uncomfortable to play her sport. But if you're intrigued by labiaplasty solely for looks' sake, the problem isn't with your body, it's with the false societal message telling you to get surgery in an area that most people won't even see in the first place.
Those who do should feel enormously excited, and basically fall in love with how individually beautiful your vulva is. Also, undergoing surgery can be risky, with Dr. Hutcherson noting that complications like scarring, pain, uncomfortable intercourse, and decreased sexual pleasure can occur post-labiaplasty. And Dr. Minkin notes that there's also the chance of infection. With that said, if anything about your labia bothers you, you shouldn't just ignore it.
With this kind of vulva, the labia minora are completely contained and hidden inside the labia majora. The outer lips here tend to be more or less flat and rest up against the pubic bone.
This vulva is similar to the one above, given the small lips. The main difference, however, is that here, the labia majora are set further apart, giving the appearance of being 'open' and meaning the labia minora can be visible. Described as looking like a 'flower bud about to bloom' by the surgeon, this vulva will typically expose the labia minora through the entire length of the labia majora, which sweep to either side.
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