Labial fusion
Causes of labial fusion
It's not certain what causes labial fusion, but it usually occurs as a result of some irritation or inflammation of the vaginal area, known as Vaginitis .
This can cause the inner lips of the vulva to become sticky. Without enough oestrogen in the body, which is quite normal before puberty ,the lips can stay stuck together and gradually become firmly joined.
The problem is rarely seen in girls after they begin puberty, because this is when they start to produce the hormone oestrogen.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018
Introduction
Read about labial fusion, or labial adhesion, when the small inner lips around the entrance to the vagina become sealed together and covered with a fleshy membrane.
Causes of labial fusion
It's not certain what causes labial fusion, but it usually occurs as a result of some irritation or inflammation of the vaginal area, known as Vaginitis . This can cause the inner lips of the vulva t
Seeingyour GP
For most babies or girls, labial fusion doesn't cause any problems and is often discovered accidentally by a parent or carer during nappy changing or bathing. Your GP can confirm labial fusion after
Treating labial fusion
A labial fusion or adhesion usually separates naturally without treatment. Treatment for labial fusion isn't recommended unless there are other symptoms, such as dribbling after urination, which may
Complications of labial fusion
Labial fusion isn't linked to any medical condition and has no long-term implications for your child it won't affecther future fertility or sexual life. Inmost cases, a fusion corrects itself during
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