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What does it mean when your inner labia swells?
Swelling of the labia If your labia are swollen, it could be the sign of a yeast infection, or an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina (called bacterial vaginosis), an allergy or an infection. It could also just be due to friction from having sex.
Will labia swelling go away?
Most cases of swollen labia aren’t serious. If the swelling is chronic, painful, or accompanied by other symptoms, such as a vaginal odor, bump, or discharge, definitely have it checked out by a doctor. Swelling of the labia isn’t uncommon, and effective treatment is available.
Is it normal to have enlarged labia?
Having enlarged labia is normal and not a cause for concern. Many people are born with large and often asymmetrical labia and experience no negative side effects. People can have surgery to safely change the shape of the labia, though this is not usually necessary.
What causes labia minora to grow?
Due to genetics, your labia may have been that way since birth. As estrogen and other female hormones increase during puberty, many changes take place, including growth of the labia minora.
How can I fix my labia minora without surgery?
If you want a non-surgical solution… Radiofrequency (RF) technology is clinically proven to heat and tighten vulvar tissue, causing the labia to shrink without incisions or prolonged downtime.
Can large labia minora cause infections?
Infections. The folds in the labia may present hygiene problems which may lead to infections. Skin irritation. Sometimes, you may experience irritation caused by friction on the skin by your underwear.
Is it normal to have enlarged labia minora?
Larger-appearing labia minora may be completely normal. Early in the pubertal process, the labia minora may look larger than the labia majora (outer lips of the vulva). As patients move through puberty they deposit more fat in the labia majora.
How can I reduce the size of my labia minora without surgery?
Why do labia become enlarged?
Some people are born with enlarged labia, while it may develop over time due to hormonal fluctuations in others. In some people, the labia become larger as they go through puberty. Some people also notice that their labia grow after pregnancy, while others see changes in their vulva with age.
What causes large labia minora?
Can having a large labia minora cause infections?
Why does my labia minora hurt?
The skin of the vulva is very sensitive, so irritation of this part of the body is very common. Common causes of irritation include sweating, wearing tight clothing, eczema/dermatitis, personal hygiene issues, product allergies, infections and skin conditions such as lichen sclerosus (more on these conditions below).