Labial Fusion

Complications of labial fusion

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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 puberty. In up to 14% of cases, a fusion mayrecur, but this tendency usually stops before puberty begins.

Rarely,labial fusion can cause:

infection (such as a urinary tract infection )
soreness or pain in the genital area
urine becoming trapped in the vagina, leading to leaking of urine between visits to the toilet

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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

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

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.

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