Vulvar hypertrophy is the enlargement of the labia, which usually does not require surgery if it is caused by inflammation. If it is caused by developmental disorders, heredity, etc., then surgical treatment needs to be chosen according to the condition.
For example, gynecological inflammatory diseases such as vaginitis and vulvitis can cause labial hypertrophy due to the release of inflammatory substances. However, generally after active treatment of the primary disease, this symptom can be returned to normal. Therefore, surgery is usually not needed.
However, in the case of labia minora hypertrophy caused by developmental disorders, heredity, etc., or congenital adrenocortical hyperplasia, the enlarged area can rub against the underwear and cause pain, and then surgical treatment is needed.
Patients with labia minora hypertrophy can undergo partial excision of the labia minora. Patients with congenital adrenocortical hyperplasia may need to undergo excision or corrective surgery depending on their condition.
It is recommended that patients with enlarged labia go to the hospital in time, do relevant examinations to clarify the cause of the disease, and then follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out targeted treatment to avoid delaying the condition.