Patient's question:
Patient Gender:Detailed condition and consultation purpose: Does labial hypertrophy affect sexual life? Is surgery necessary? Is it complex? What is the approximate cost? Thank you
Doctor's answer:
People with labial hypertrophy may experience no symptoms, but some may frequently feel local discomfort, such as: pain in the genital area caused by the enlarged labia rubbing against underwear when walking, pain from friction and pressure when cycling, inconvenience during sexual intercourse when the penis is inserted into the vagina, and severe pain for some due to pressure during sexual activity, causing great distress. Additionally, the enlarged labia appear dark brown and curled.If the labia are thickened or enlarged, with the outer edges extending more than 1.0 cm beyond the major labia, causing discomfort during walking, affecting urine flow or direction, or even impacting sexual intercourse, surgical treatment may be considered.
Labia reduction surgery can be performed under local anesthesia with minimal discomfort. The procedure involves removing the enlarged labia and folding them outward before suturing. Postoperatively, it is important to keep the external genital area dry and clean it once daily with a mild antiseptic solution. Sutures are typically removed after 5-6 days.