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A member asked:
What determines the size and shape of vaginal lips?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
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.
Answered 11/23/2014
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Nature vs nurture: There are many factors that may effect the size and shape of the inner and outer vaginal lip. This ranges from genetic ttendencies to body fat content, hormonal status, mechanical alterations with weight gain, birth trauma, manipulation, varicocoeles, etc.
Answered 7/24/2018
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Genetics and...: Genetics is half of what we are. The other half is the influence of our environment. This can include trauma and activities in the case of the shape of a body part.
Answered 6/27/2017
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