What to do if your labia is large

The labia is a female's private part and is part of the external genitalia. The labia majora and labia minora are included, as well as the perineum, vaginal opening, and clitoris. The labia majora are generally symmetrical and consistent, but as marriage lasts longer, they will become everted and enlarged, which is actually the result of women having multiple sexual intercourses. There is no need to worry. What if my labia majora is large? Let’s take a look at the introduction below.

1. Labia minora size

(1) It is normal to have one large and one small

It is normal for the labia minora on the left and right sides to be different in size, and the main influencing factor is congenital developmental problems. Usually the labia minora are located inside the labia majora, and there are two labia minora on the left and right. They are the anatomical structures that cover the vaginal opening. Generally, the labia minora on both sides are basically symmetrical in size, but there may be slight differences.

There is actually no danger in having labia of different sizes. It is more of a psychological impact on girls: the appearance is not beautiful, which causes psychological barriers, and it affects the patient's life, especially sexual life after marriage. They feel embarrassed in front of their partner, or they worry that their partner will dislike them. Some patients experience obstruction or pain during sexual intercourse.

(2) Hypertrophy of the labia minora

In addition to being sensitive, the labia also protects the urethral opening and vaginal opening adjacent to them. The congenital causes of labia minora development are very complex. There are genetic reasons as well as acquired hypertrophy of the labia minora. Most of these are caused by long-term local chronic irritation or continuous friction, such as female vaginitis and vulvitis. Due to long-term stimulation of inflammatory secretions, the skin and mucous membrane of the labia minora proliferate.

Chronic proliferation and hypertrophy, roughness of local skin and mucous membranes, and increased pigmentation. Some people who ride bicycles or motorcycles for a long time may also suffer from hypertrophy of the labia minora due to long-term friction and compression of the local area.

(3) Labiaplasty

If the labia minora are too large and hang outside the perineum, they are easily rubbed when walking, causing erosion of the skin and mucous membranes, and bringing inconvenience to daily life. Sometimes, the labia minora on both sides are too different in size, which can lead to an unsightly vulva. In fact, these symptoms can be treated through plastic surgery. The surgical method is to partially remove the oversized labia minora. There are many methods of removal. The principle is that the size after surgery should be moderate, the shapes of the labia minora on both sides should be as close as possible, and the impact on their sensitive nerves should be minimized as much as possible.

The operation should be performed 3-7 days after the menstruation ends, and antibiotics should be taken routinely for 5-7 days after the operation. In addition, the perineum is rich in blood vessels and has loose tissues, so hematoma and severe swelling are prone to occur after surgery. You should lie still for 2-3 days after surgery to facilitate a smooth recovery.

Plastic surgery

If the labia minora are too large and hang outside the perineum, they are easily rubbed when walking, causing erosion of the skin and mucous membranes, and bringing inconvenience to daily life. Sometimes, the labia minora on both sides are too different in size, which can lead to an unsightly vulva. These symptoms can be treated with plastic surgery. The surgical method is to partially remove the oversized labia minora. There are many methods of removal. The principle is that the size after surgery should be moderate, the shapes of the labia minora on both sides should be as close as possible, and the impact on their sensitive nerves should be minimized as much as possible. The operation is performed 3-7 days after the menstruation ends, and antibiotics are routinely taken for 5-7 days after the operation. In addition, the perineum is rich in blood vessels and has loose tissues, so hematoma and severe swelling are prone to occur after surgery. You should lie still for 2-3 days after surgery to facilitate a smooth recovery.