Reduction clitoroplasty: This is thought to be the procedure with the best chance of retaining sensation in the clitoris. It also is the surgery that is most likely to create a more normal appearance of the genitals.27 Oct 2018
Can I get my clitoral hood removed?
A clitoral hood reduction (also known as hoodectomy and clitoropexy), is an aesthetic procedure that reduces the length and size of your clitoral hood. It is limited to the removal of excess skin covering the clitoris and is often combined with a labiaplasty or other genital cosmetic procedures.9 Dec 2021
Can the clitoral hood shrink?
During arousal, the glans may swell, becoming engorged. Sometimes, the clitoris stops responding to stimulation and starts to shrink, and it can even disappear. Doctors refer to this as clitoral atrophy.30 Apr 2020
How do I reduce the size of my clitoris?
Hormone therapy will be able to ease the symptoms, as well as possibly reduce your clitoris' size. Your doctor may also suggest reduction clitoroplasty, a surgical procedure used to remove volume from your clitoris.
What causes enlarged clitoral hood?
Clitoromegaly (or macroclitoris) is an abnormal enlargement of the clitoris. It is congenital or acquired, most often as a result of exposure to an excess of androgens in fetal life, infancy, or adolescence.26 May 2018
What is the normal size of a clitoral hood?
Age category measurement (mm) 0–3 years (n = 18) 4–8 years (n = 18)
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Mean length of clitoral hood 8.7 14.3
Mean clitoral diameter 2.5 3.4
Length of sides of clitoral hood 21.6 36.2
Clitoral hood to pubic symphysis 14.7 27.6
What happens if you remove the clitoral hood?
Removing the clitoral hood entirely can increase your risk of permanent irritation, inflammation and being in a constant state of arousal. Clitoral unhooding can be quite painful. For your safety, some amount of tissue covering your clitoris should remain intact. It's important for your natural genital function.