Very long clit hood

Clitoral hood redundancy is best detected preoperatively in the standing position Figure 7. A, C This year-old woman presented with an enlarged clitoral hood 10 months after labiaplasty via an unknown technique by another surgeon. Wedge excision techniques also frequently require modification to adequately address clitoral hood issues or other anatomic variations. As with all reconstructive surgery for patients with Disorders of Sex Development DSD , three specific reasons for intervening are typically considered: providing anatomy suitable for penile—vaginal intercourse, achieving a manner for urination commensurate with gender identity i. Int J Pediatr Endocrinol Labia minora edge trim techniques have been popular among surgeons for years and provide good results in most cases, but variations in the size and shape of the clitoral hood should be taken into account when choosing the appropriate labial minora reduction technique.

Imagine all of those nerve endings constantly rubbing against the fabric of your clothing all day and night — ouch! Personal preference, hood size and shape, and level of sensitivity vary from person to person. The procedure is usually performed alongside a labiaplasty, which reduces the size of the labia minora.