WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2003: Re: Change in Labia

Re: Change in Labia

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Aug 2003 10:35:04 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 30 Aug 2003, Kristine wrote: >
>I am 21 and for the past 7 to 8 months I have been having problems with
>my labia. they have always been bigger and stuck out past my Labia
>Majora but this is different. when I 1st noticed in Jan they were a bit
>swollen and I could feel them pulling when I sit. from then on it would
>happen here and there usually after my period. somes times I would feel
>them sometimes I wouldnt and just notice in the mirror. Now for the
>past 2 Weeks I feel them all the time! even in loose clothing. Now I
>feel them even when they arent what I think is swollen. I am soo
>emotionally stressed and upset about it and think about it way too much.
>Im to the point that IM examining myself everyday trying to make myself
>feel better about it somehow. I did go to the Gyno before the constant
>feeling them problem about 3 weeks ago and he said they were just bigger
>and Im fine and the swelling is part of my chemestry I guess. I just
>cant except it. how can I go from not feeling them very much to feeling
>them all the time! its so uncomfortable. OH and! I have noticed within
>the past few months my breasts get sore and bigger before and during my
>period and that never used to happen. does that have anything to do? am
>I going through some change? are my Labia growing? is it Hormone
>imbalance? what can I do? is Surgery too drastic really? Im so upset
>please help me. you site is great and I appreciate it alot
>
>Thanks

It may be hormonally related. If you have recently started hormonal birth control, this may be the reason. Paradoxically, if you have not, then hormonal birth control may help. Also, other endocrinopathies, such as thyroid, adrenal and pituitary gland abnormalities can also cause this change. And, it could be normal physiologic change. Infection also needs to be ruled out.

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

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