There's a little piece of skin hanging from my vagina and I don't know what it is? (Photo)

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the skin and other stuff makes me feel self conscious about my private area. is there something wrong?

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

The remnants of of the hymen can sometimes appear as fingerlike projections. They are harmless, but can be removed quite easily in the office if they bother you.

S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS · Answer

The little piece of skin you are referring to is a remnant of the hymen.  The hymen is torn during intercourse, and the remaining pieces hang off the opening to the vagina.  Over time, some of these pieces can be stretched from intercourse, birthing a baby, or even vaginal surgery.  These pieces of vaginal tissue are similar to a skin tag and they can be easily removed under local during an in office procedure.  Other than being unsightly, they are of no danger to you..

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

This looks like it could be the remains of your hymen or a skin tag on your labia. Either way, it can be removed in a simple in-office procedure if it’s bothering you.

Marshall T. Partington, MD, FACS · Answer

Whether this represents redundant labial skin or a hymenal tag, if it bothers you, it could be removed as an office procedure under local anesthetic.

Ozgur Kartal, MD · Answer

The piece of flesh hanging from the lower part of your vagina is an extension of your hymen. The hymen extension, which is torn after sexual intercourse, hangs down in this way.

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