Question 1

i feel pains on my vaginal lips.

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Need checking: Trauma or infection are possibilities, but an exam will be necessary.

Question 2

why do vaginal lips go from pink to dark black?

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Any dark black: Areas on the vaginal area need to be evaluated.

Question 3

what determines the size and shape of vaginal lips?

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Genetics/trauma: The size and shape is determined by genetics and trauma. Repeated childbirth can cause lengthening of the labia.
This can be easily corrected by a plastic surgeon or ob/gyn.-labiaplasty.

Question 4

what does it mean if your vaginal lips get darker ?

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Change in coloration: This is common with pregnancy, but may occur with age as well.  As long as its both sides and somewhat uniform, its probably fine.  However, you can get moles on the labia, so if its a spot that is darkening have your GYN look at it.

Question 5

i am starting to feel an itch inside my vaginal lips, what can it be?

Accepted Answer

More info: More information is needed to help arrive to a diagnosis. Itching is suggestive of some sort of irritation, but the nature of it is unclear based on the amount of information provided. It could be some allergic irritation, friction irritation, reaction to a foreign body or infection but it depends on the history and other symptoms as well as physical findings on exam.

Question 6

what would cause my lips on my vaginal lips to darken so much in the past 5 years?

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Variable: Aging, hormone imbalance, increase melanin, talcum powder, frequent shaving, weight gain, infections, tight synthetic undergarments and some soaps, creams can all darken labial skin. Watch specifically for blue/black discoloration. I have diagnosed two melanoma cancers of the vulva over the years. Lichen sclerosis usually lightens the skin. See a physician for visual examination of the vulva.

Question 7

my inner vaginal lips have gone very dark(brownish) and also look wrinklish. why did this happen?

Accepted Answer

Age/hormones: As you mature, your hormone levels increase and affect the size and shape of your genitals. What you are describing sounds normal.

Question 8

why are my vaginal lips so itchy?

Accepted Answer

Yeast : Most common cause is a yeast infection.

Question 9

small bumps on vaginal lips?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: I would be suspicious of herpes or vaginal warts.

Question 10

can i put neosporin on my vaginal lips?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: It could cause future sensitization to antibiotics.

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My inner vaginal lips have gone very dark(brownish) and also look wrinklish. why did this happen?

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