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Date Published: 15/05/2024
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v538i3.9579
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Vol. 538 No. 3 (2024)
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Hoàng , M. N., & Trần, H. Q. (2024). LABIA MINORA ANATOMY IN WOMEN UNDERWENT LABIAPLASTY AT HOSPITAL OF POST AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Vietnam Medical Journal, 538(3). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v538i3.9579

LABIA MINORA ANATOMY IN WOMEN UNDERWENT LABIAPLASTY AT HOSPITAL OF POST AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Mạnh Ninh Hoàng , Hồng Quân Trần

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Abstract

Female genital cosmetic surgery (mainly labiaplasty) is becoming more and more widespread. Labiaplasty refers to surgical reduction in size of the labia minora due to hypertrophy. However, labia minora enlargement or hypertrophy remains a clinical diagnosis which is poorly defined as it could be considered a variation of normal anatomy. Purpose: Describe the labia minora anatomy in women underwent labiaplasty at Hospital of Post and Telecommunications. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study on 19 women underwent labiaplasty at Hospital of Post and Telecommunications from January 2022 to December 2023. Results: Average age: 32.53±7.33 years; Age range from 20-42 years old. The majority age group was 20-30 years old. Right labia minora: average length: 61mm (41-82mm); average width: 38mm (25-55mm). Left labia minora: average length: 57mm (42-74mm); average width: 41mm (28-53mm) Conclusion: There is no clear consensus on what is labia minora hypertrophy. Doctors need to explain and advise on normal anatomical variations of the labia minora to women with cosmetic needs so that they can make the correct decision.

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Labiaplasty, Labial hypertrophy, Labia minora anatomy

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