Sexuological and gynecological problems connected with labial hypertrophy — a patient with Freeman-Sheldon

Grażyna Jarząbek-Bielecka; Karina Kapczuk; Witold Kędzia; Zbigniew Friebe; Michał Pawlaczyk; Mariola Pawlaczyk

doi:10.5603/36-40

Vol 13, No 1 (2015)

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Sexuological and gynecological problems connected with labial hypertrophy — a patient with Freeman-Sheldon

Grażyna Jarząbek-Bielecka, Karina Kapczuk, Witold Kędzia, Zbigniew Friebe, Michał Pawlaczyk, Mariola Pawlaczyk

DOI: 10.5603/36-40

Seksuologia Polska 2015;13(1).

Vol 13, No 1 (2015)

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Abstract

Introduction. In women abnormally large of labia pudendi minora can cause significant concern who may consider themselves physically deformed and unattractive.

Material and methods. 22 patients with congenital hypertrophy of the labia minora is presented — one patient with hypertrophy of the labia minora and with Freeman-Sheldon syndrome is presented.

Results. Freeman-Sheldon syndrome is a rare inherited disorder connected with skeletal malformations and multiple contractures (i.e., restricted movement around two or more body areas) at birth (congenital), abnormalities of the head and face (craniofacial) area, defects of the hands and feet. In our patient with Freeman Sheldon syndrome, hyperplastic labia pudendi minora was here additional gynecological and sexuological problem.

Conclusion. The surgical procedure of labial reduction (labiaplasty, female genital surgery, labial contouring, labial reshaping) goes by other names as well.

Abstract

Introduction. In women abnormally large of labia pudendi minora can cause significant concern who may consider themselves physically deformed and unattractive.

Material and methods. 22 patients with congenital hypertrophy of the labia minora is presented — one patient with hypertrophy of the labia minora and with Freeman-Sheldon syndrome is presented.

Conclusion. The surgical procedure of labial reduction (labiaplasty, female genital surgery, labial contouring, labial reshaping) goes by other names as well.