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.

Anthony J. Gingo Jr., MD, MBA, FACOG · Answer

The small area that protrudes from the inside of the vagina is most probably a hymenal tag or remnant. The hymen fractures or tears with stretching or intercourse and at times the area that tears, once healed, will protrude or stick out. Your tag is on the large side. As there is no normal, there is no abnormal. If it causes you concern or bothers you, it can certainly be removed quite simply and painlessly in the office with local anesthesia. Hope this helps.

Luis A. Cenedese, MD, FACS · Answer

Labiaplasty is most commonly performed for women that have normal labia. Labia come in various shapes and sizes; this variation is part of their beauty. Discomfort during activities due to the size of the labia is a more practical indication for performing labiaplasty. Reduction of the labia rather than amputation is the goal of this surgery. Hood and clitoral reduction are more risky as it involves cutting tissues close to the clitoris; this may highten or decrease clitoral sensitivity. Excessive skin or tags may be removed in a straightforward manner. Many women are dissastisfied with labiaplasty because although surgery can improve appearance and self esteem it does not bring happiness. After all who really looks at the labia but a woman herself? If a man has issues with the appearance a woman's labia there are underlying undisclosed issues which should be bought to light. This is why it is best if most women who undergo labia reduction undergo psychological evaluation prior to undergoing the operation. There are various techniques to perform labiaplasty; this means that there is no one superior technique. Properly performed surgery will usually accomplish satisfactory results using full anesthesia or mild sedation depending on the patient's preference. Prices can vary between $2000-$6000 depending on the pricing of the surgeon and the cost of the anesthesia and facility if applicable. Please consult with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to making treatment decisions.

Robert L. True, MD, FACOG, FACS (in memoriam) · Answer

You definite have some extra tissue coming out of the vagina, but the two photos seem to suggest different causes. Best is to visit your doctor to examine you and inform you better.

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