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Re: Asymmetrical Labia
From: Nada (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 20:51:11 -0500 (CDT)
Yes, asymetrical is totally absolutely normal. Not to worry.
At Wed, 10 Sep 2003, click wrote:
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>I don't think the asymmetry of her labia has anything to do with PCOS,
>but it's good you're having everything evaluated. It's only a cosmetic
>issue and unless it continues to bother her for some odd years after she
>is finished growing, (in which case cosmetic surgery is availible), I
>wouldn't worry about it.
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>If the doctor you are using continues to act unhelpful to you, you
>should call around your area to doctors that are suitible for your
>insurance and interview their assistants about if they are familiar with
>PCOS, etc..
>find one you like and that is knowlegeable.
>
>At Tue, 9 Sep 2003, LMP wrote:
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>>My niece had some blood work done last week to test for thyroid,
>>cholestoral, glucose, and testosterone levels. Her doctor seemed as if
>>he was only doing it to please us as he doesn't think there is anything
>>wrong with her. She is almost 15 years old and her symptoms are: facial
>>hair, acne, no period yet (and she started puberty years ago), vaginal
>>discharge that is yellow in color and foul smelling, and labia minora
>>that are asymmetrical. She also sometimes experiences dizziness and
>>abdominal pain. I posted some of these symptoms on the Young Women's
>>forum, and someone suggested that she could have PCOS. She definitely
>>has some of the symptoms. She is not overweight, but she is health
>>conscious and active. She does have an apple shaped body though.
>>I would like to know if anybody had experienced the same symptoms as she
>>has. The one symptom that I don't see mentioned anywhere is the
>>asymmetrical labia. The doctor said that is just how some woman are. It
>>does look different though, and she is very self-concious about it.
>>Your comments are welcome.
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