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  • Female
  • 24 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm a bit concerned about the looseness I've noticed in the skin of my labia majora, and it's got me wondering about natural ways to tighten it without surgery, especially since I'm only 24. Do you have any insights on why this might be happening at my age and any natural solutions I could try?

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Low Vitamin D3 levels can be concerning.

Natural ways to increase Vitamin D3:

  1. Sunlight exposure: Spend 10-15 minutes in sunlight, especially during peak hours (10am-4pm), to boost Vitamin D3 production.
  2. Fatty fish: Consume fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines, which are rich in Vitamin D3.
  3. Fortified foods: Eat Vitamin D3-fortified foods like milk, cereals, and orange juice.
  4. Mushrooms: Certain mushrooms, like shiitake and portobello, are natural sources of Vitamin D3.
  5. Egg yolks: Egg yolks are a good source of Vitamin D3.

Supplements:

If you're unable to get enough Vitamin D3 through natural sources, consider consulting with your doctor about taking supplements.

Target levels:

Aim to increase your Vitamin D3 levels to 30-50 ngmL.

Monitor progress:

Regularly check your Vitamin D3 levels to ensure you're reaching the target range.

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