What to do if your labia majora becomes larger

Lips are part of the female reproductive system and are divided into labia majora and minora. However, the labia majora are part of the vulva, which means they are visible to us. Some women may find that their labia have become larger. There are many reasons for the enlargement of the labia. For example, when you are sexually excited, your labia will become engorged and enlarged, which is normal. If it gets bigger and painful under other circumstances, you should go to the hospital for a check-up.

The labia minora is located inside the labia majora and is also divided into two parts. It is the second gateway to protect the vagina and urethra. The labia minora are not obvious during childhood, but begin to enlarge during puberty. The labia minora is smooth and moist inside and out, and is rich in nerve endings, making it one of the sexually sensitive areas. When sexually excited, the labia minora become engorged and swollen, and their volume can increase two to three times, which can increase the effective length of the vagina by more than one centimeter.

The labia majora are a pair of oblong raised skin folds on both sides of the vulva, close to the inner sides of the thighs. It is connected to the mons pubis in front and the perineum in the back; it stretches downward and backward from the mons pubis. The left and right labia majora in front unite at the mons pubis to form the anterior commissure, and the two ends in the back unite below the labia frenulum to form the posterior commissure, which is located in front of the anus. There is pubic hair outside the labia majora. Subcutaneous tissue is thicker, loose adipose tissue, elastic fibers and venous plexus, which are prone to hematoma after injury. The skin on the outer side is pigmented and has pubic hair; the inner side is light pink, similar to a mucous membrane, and has no pubic hair. During a girl's childhood, the two labia majora are tightly closed with a slight gap in the middle. After puberty begins, pubic hair begins to grow on the outside of the labia majora, while the inside becomes smooth and moist. After entering puberty, small raised spots will grow on the inner side of the labia, which are oil glands. These glands secrete oil to keep the area lubricated. The labia majora of unmarried adult women and obese women close naturally, covering the labia minora, vaginal opening and urethral opening. The labia majora of multiparous women spread apart due to the impact of childbirth. There are great individual differences in the labia majora, some are fat and thick, while others are small and thin.

Treatment

According to relevant experts, when enlarged labia minora causes a certain burden on life and psychology, it can be corrected through labiaplasty, and surgery is also the only way to treat enlarged labia minora. Labia minora reduction surgery should be performed away from menstruation and pregnancy. Generally, a longitudinal fusiform excision is performed on the outer side of the labia minora. Before the operation, it is necessary to pay attention to cleaning the vulva. The surgery is performed in the lithotomy position and local infiltration anesthesia is used. Generally, a longitudinal fusiform incision about 2.5 cm long is made on the outer side of the labia minora. After removing the skin and pushing the soft tissue inward, strict hemostasis is performed and the incision is sutured with fine silk thread.

If the labia minora is significantly enlarged, the enlarged part will be removed to form a new standard labia minora. After the operation, the newly formed labia minora will regain natural color, be of moderate size, and have a beautiful appearance. There will be no local scars and no postoperative sequelae. The operation is performed under local anesthesia, takes a short time, and you can go home immediately after the operation. The stitches will be removed after one week.