Labial hypertrophy is the medical term for enlarged vaginal lips or labia. Treatment may not be necessary unless labial hypertrophy causes discomfort or irritation. Having enlarged labia is normal and ...

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Labial hypertrophy is when either the vulva’s labia major, the labia minora, or both appear enlarged. This harmless variation from female to female is common. Everyone has different facial features, ...

A labial fusion, also known as a labial adhesion, occurs when the inner lips (labia minor) of the vagina become sealed together. This condition is most commonly observed in girls under the age of ...

If you have a vagina, the outside part of your genitals is known as the vulva. It comprises two sets of skin folds or lips that protect the internal organs of your reproductive system. The outer lips ...

Labial reduction is a term used to describe any surgical procedure that is intended to reduce the size and volume of the labia minora. The criteria for labial reduction are either functional or ...

Infections, cysts, and allergic reactions are just a few things that can cause swelling in your labia. If you find that wearing loose clothing, applying a cool compress, and using lubrication during ...