Is it normal for the labia minora to be larger than the labia majora?

The possibility of labia minora hypertrophy can be congenital or non-hereditary. Non-hereditary labia minora hypertrophy is mostly caused by long-term chronic local stimulation or continuous friction. The enlarged labia minora is not only unsightly in appearance, but also causes psychological disorders in some patients.

The labia minora is a part of the female sexual organ. It is a pair of longitudinal skin folds. They are two pairs of lip-shaped tissues surrounding the vulva. In addition to being very sensitive to stimulation, they also have a protective function for the adjacent urethral opening and vulva.

The larger pair on the outside is the labia majora, and the smaller pair on the inside is the labia minora. They are located on the inner side of the labia majora, are thinner and smaller, have a smooth surface without pubic hair, and are very elastic. The front end of the upper and lower labia minora is divided into two wrinkles, inner and outer. The folds on both sides go up and connect up and down above the glans clitoris, tightly surrounding the clitoris to form the clitoral hood (Prepuce of Clitoris). The clitoral hood and the glans clitoris are separated by a small annular groove. The inner folds are shorter and more sturdy, and both sides are attached to the bottom of the clitoral head, which is called the frenulum of Clitoris. The posterior end of the labia minora of non-pregnant women is developed, and the upper and lower parts are connected to form a crazy wrinkled wall, called the frenulum of pudendallabia, which is the posterior limit of the vaginal vestibule. For multiparous women, the labia frenulum is often torn during childbirth. The labia minora are divided into two types, the outer and inner surfaces, the skin is thin and tender, and there are many sebaceous glands. The outer edge is dark blue and touches the inner surface of the labia majora. The inner side is smooth, tender, and has many sebaceous glands. It is rose-colored and resembles a mucous membrane. The subcutaneous tissue of the labia minora lacks fat tissue, but contains a large amount of collagen fiber, a small amount of smooth muscle and a rich venous plexus.

The labia minora are soft, fat-free, rich in sebaceous glands and sebaceous glands, and have a moist, smooth and hairless surface. There are rich nerve distribution under the mucosa, so it feels very sensitive.

The labia minora are thin, and their size, shape, and color vary greatly from person to person and from race to race. Some people have different sides, one side is bigger and the other side is smaller, which is all normal.