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My vagina is about 5 shades darker than the rest of my skin. is that some sort of problem? it's a really sore sight. are there ways to lighten it?

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Dr. Timothy Durkee answered

No: Without any other symptoms, the hyper-pigmentation is normal. Many women have darker labia minor than major.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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A member asked:

My vagina is about 5 shades darker than the rest of my skin. is that some sort of problem? it's a really sore sight. are there ways to lighten it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Durkee answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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