No. Having enlarged labia (pronounced: lay-bee-al hi-per-tro-fee) will not affect when your period will start but other things can, such as a hormone imbalance or low weight. In fact, the size or shape usually isn’t a problem unless there is major discomfort with activities such as riding a bike.
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