I would like to make some things clear first.
1: Although my bodily age is 16, I’m mentally older. I would like to be treated as an equal. Please don’t be condescending to me.
2: I don’t want this surgery for cosmetic reasons. I don’t have any issue with my appearance.
I lost weight in February 2025. My labia majora got smaller and now no longer covers my labia minora. It causes me a lot of discomfort and interferes with my daily life. I have a hard time even making it to school because it’s so uncomfortable to walk. In November 2025 I mentioned it to my primary doctor and had tests done to make sure it really is my labia causing the problem, which have shown it is.
I’m seeing a gynaecologist for the first time this week. I’m very scared because of my bodily age. I’m scared that I won’t be able to get the surgery. I’m worried I won’t be taken seriously, or that my gyno will think I’m lying about my discomfort and that I actually want it for cosmetic reasons, especially since when I mentioned it to my doctor, the first thing he asked was ‘Are you sexually active?’ and when I said no he was confused as to why else I would want it. I trust my doctor, but it seems to me like he was assuming I want it for cosmetic reasons. Also, my labia isn’t as large as other people I’ve seen seek the surgery.
Does anyone know anything about this or have advice?