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What Do Skin Growth On The Vaginal Opening Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2015
Question: I have recently noticed I have skin growths around my vaginal opening; they seem to be large and I'm worried about out what it is. No itching, burning or discomfort. I'm 39 and have four kids; youngest 8. Please tell me the best way to send you a picture. Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Normal vaginal skin tags.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
I can view the image you sent.
Please stop worrying.
These are normal vaginal skin tags.
These are excessive growths of the vaginal skin, that occurs with age and with childbearing.
It is like having normal age related changes, and normal vaginal changes after childbirth.
These are completely harmless and non cancerous.
These are NOT warts.
THey can be surgically removed by a simple operation if you want, for cosmetic indications.
All the best
HOpe this reassured you.
Please feel free to discuss further.
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What Do Skin Growth On The Vaginal Opening Indicate?

Brief Answer: Normal vaginal skin tags. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. I can view the image you sent. Please stop worrying. These are normal vaginal skin tags. These are excessive growths of the vaginal skin, that occurs with age and with childbearing. It is like having normal age related changes, and normal vaginal changes after childbirth. These are completely harmless and non cancerous. These are NOT warts. THey can be surgically removed by a simple operation if you want, for cosmetic indications. All the best HOpe this reassured you. Please feel free to discuss further.