Brown Spot on Labia Minor

[Autumn2673]

Shortly after the birth of my 3rd child (back in August) I noticed a darkened (brown) spotted area on my inner labia.  I don't remember having this before (or if I did it was not as dark).  The area is not sore, itchy, or raised (it doesn't look like a mole - just part of the tissue). I am wondering if it is because of pigment changes from pregnancy and I know that area can become darker.  I am just worried because it is just a "spot" and not the entire area and it's been almost 7 months since the birth of my child and it hasn't lightened.  Is brown pigmented spots on the labia common after pregnancy?  Thanks!

[rat77]

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[Autumn2673]

Hi tasphi,

Thanks for your reponse to my post.  Did you notice the darkening after your 3rd child?  Was it a patchy area or a spot?  I showed my GYN and she said it looked like vulvar melanosis (pigment changes caused my a variety of things - ex. hormones) and said she would biopsy/remove it.  I opted for her to do that so I wouldn't worry anymore. Was yours only on one side?  Thanks!!!!

[Keith Downing, MD]

Hello,

If it was there before it certainly may have darkened as a result of the hormonal changes of pregnancy and may not lighten.  Make sure that area is checked at each annual exam.  Like any mole you'll want to observe for changes in appearance (e.g., size, color, shape).  

Best regards,

Dr. Downing

[tasphi]

I have had exactly the same thing since my third child,she's 2 now n its still there.My nurse said that she didn't think it was anything to worry about just some pigmenting that's all! hth x