Patient's question:
I noticed that the color of my vulva has become dark and my labia minora are exposed. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
Hello, darkening of the labia minora is a normal phenomenon. There are many reasons that can cause the labia minora to darken, but sexual activity is indeed an important factor. After sexual stimulation, local capillaries stretch and narrow, and the blood pigment cannot return in time, leading to deposition and aging. Additionally, melanin gradually deposits centrally, causing the color of the labia to become increasingly dark.