They’re the most visible external parts of the vulva, and yet there’s still a lot we don’t know about the labia majora. There are a few different reasons for this, but it largely comes down to ...

Labial hypertrophy is when either the vulva’s labia major, the labia minora, or both appear enlarged. This harmless variation from female to female is common. Everyone has different facial features, ...

Updated guidelines in Italy call for active screening and multidisciplinary care for women with female genital mutilation ...

The procedure itself is somewhat similar to cosmetic lip fillers, where dermal fillers or even a patient’s own fat are injected into the labia majora (the outer lips of the vulva), according to The ...

Labia can vary in appearance, due to differences in the size and shape of the inner and outer lips. While there are many types, all labia have characteristics that make them unique. Vaginas — or more ...

The labia minora are having a moment—and it’s about time. It started with an Instagram video by Dr. Rachel Rubin, a urologist and sexual medicine specialist, explaining that “your labia minora shrivel ...

"Some women use the term 'vagina' to represent all of the female genitalia, but anatomically, the labia are part of the vulva," aka the external genitalia, says Sara Twogood, MD, assistant professor ...

Whether we like it or not, our bodies are prone to change, influenced by everything from hormones to age to lifestyle shifts. The same can be said for genitalia, including the labia, which are the ...

Inspection of the vulva is an essential part of a complete pelvic examination, and yet the area is often overlooked or given only a very cursory examination by clinicians. For their part, patients can ...

Labial hypertrophy is often perceived as a subjective aesthetic "issue," but in some cases, it can also cause physical discomfort. Photo: Getty Images The terms labial hypertrophy, labia hypertrophy, ...