What is this stuff sticking out of my vagina? I've been to a gynecologist several times and they never mention it being weird, but it looks awfully abnormal to me. Also my "beef lips" have become all dry and reallyyy cracked. How do I fix this? Please help.
Answer: Vaginal protrusion I have good news for you. What you are looking at in the photo looks like very healthy tissue. These protrusions are epithelial protruberances - heaped up or somewhat prominent areas of the healthy lining of the vagina called ‘epithelium’. Sometimes these can be the remnants of the hymen, or perhaps from some tearing and subsequent healing after childbirth or surgery leading to some more prominent folds. Either way, it is nothing to be concerned about. However, should you want to get rid of it, it should be a rather easy fix. Options might include vaporization or resection. I would suggest that using a laser, like a CO2 or Erbium laser would be the best option, but using a more traditional surgical approach with a scalpel and suturing would also get the job done. As for the cracked lips, again, they look completely normal to me.
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Answer: Vaginal protrusion I have good news for you. What you are looking at in the photo looks like very healthy tissue. These protrusions are epithelial protruberances - heaped up or somewhat prominent areas of the healthy lining of the vagina called ‘epithelium’. Sometimes these can be the remnants of the hymen, or perhaps from some tearing and subsequent healing after childbirth or surgery leading to some more prominent folds. Either way, it is nothing to be concerned about. However, should you want to get rid of it, it should be a rather easy fix. Options might include vaporization or resection. I would suggest that using a laser, like a CO2 or Erbium laser would be the best option, but using a more traditional surgical approach with a scalpel and suturing would also get the job done. As for the cracked lips, again, they look completely normal to me.
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February 4, 2024
Answer: Everted polypoid hymenal ring and reticulated labia minora: "What to do..." The "weird stuff" you note is your hymenal ring. You happen to have an "outie"-- where the ring has a "sea anemone" polyp- like appearance. It is not abnormal, but could be excised if you wish by an experienced female genital plastic surgeon, but I'd advise against it unless it really bugs you. Regarding your labia, while they are not particularly large, they do have a classic "reticulated" appearance. Happens sometime. Again, unless it bugs you, leave it be. BUT--if you do decide to have it reconstructed, PLEASE go to an experienced P.S. or Cosmetic Gynecologist who can carefully reconstruct using a combination of "skimming" and "airbrushing." It should cost you around $5000-7000 out-the-door. Don't try to cheap it, as this is where all of the "botches come from... With your anatomy it would be very east to "...amputate."
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February 4, 2024
Answer: Everted polypoid hymenal ring and reticulated labia minora: "What to do..." The "weird stuff" you note is your hymenal ring. You happen to have an "outie"-- where the ring has a "sea anemone" polyp- like appearance. It is not abnormal, but could be excised if you wish by an experienced female genital plastic surgeon, but I'd advise against it unless it really bugs you. Regarding your labia, while they are not particularly large, they do have a classic "reticulated" appearance. Happens sometime. Again, unless it bugs you, leave it be. BUT--if you do decide to have it reconstructed, PLEASE go to an experienced P.S. or Cosmetic Gynecologist who can carefully reconstruct using a combination of "skimming" and "airbrushing." It should cost you around $5000-7000 out-the-door. Don't try to cheap it, as this is where all of the "botches come from... With your anatomy it would be very east to "...amputate."
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