diff --git a/include/mbedtls/config.h b/include/mbedtls/config.h
index 603d985..6714db3 100644
--- a/include/mbedtls/config.h
+++ b/include/mbedtls/config.h
@@ -3531,32 +3531,6 @@
 
 /* SSL options */
 
-/** \def MBEDTLS_SSL_MAX_CONTENT_LEN
- *
- * Maximum length (in bytes) of incoming and outgoing plaintext fragments.
- *
- * This determines the size of both the incoming and outgoing TLS I/O buffers
- * in such a way that both are capable of holding the specified amount of
- * plaintext data, regardless of the protection mechanism used.
- *
- * To configure incoming and outgoing I/O buffers separately, use
- * #MBEDTLS_SSL_IN_CONTENT_LEN and #MBEDTLS_SSL_OUT_CONTENT_LEN,
- * which overwrite the value set by this option.
- *
- * \note When using a value less than the default of 16KB on the client, it is
- *       recommended to use the Maximum Fragment Length (MFL) extension to
- *       inform the server about this limitation. On the server, there
- *       is no supported, standardized way of informing the client about
- *       restriction on the maximum size of incoming messages, and unless
- *       the limitation has been communicated by other means, it is recommended
- *       to only change the outgoing buffer size #MBEDTLS_SSL_OUT_CONTENT_LEN
- *       while keeping the default value of 16KB for the incoming buffer.
- *
- * Uncomment to set the maximum plaintext size of both
- * incoming and outgoing I/O buffers.
- */
-//#define MBEDTLS_SSL_MAX_CONTENT_LEN             16384
-
 /** \def MBEDTLS_SSL_IN_CONTENT_LEN
  *
  * Maximum length (in bytes) of incoming plaintext fragments.
@@ -3565,9 +3539,6 @@
  * that it is capable of holding the specified amount of plaintext data,
  * regardless of the protection mechanism used.
  *
- * If this option is undefined, it inherits its value from
- * #MBEDTLS_SSL_MAX_CONTENT_LEN.
- *
  * \note When using a value less than the default of 16KB on the client, it is
  *       recommended to use the Maximum Fragment Length (MFL) extension to
  *       inform the server about this limitation. On the server, there
@@ -3577,8 +3548,7 @@
  *       to only change the outgoing buffer size #MBEDTLS_SSL_OUT_CONTENT_LEN
  *       while keeping the default value of 16KB for the incoming buffer.
  *
- * Uncomment to set the maximum plaintext size of the incoming I/O buffer
- * independently of the outgoing I/O buffer.
+ * Uncomment to set the maximum plaintext size of the incoming I/O buffer.
  */
 //#define MBEDTLS_SSL_IN_CONTENT_LEN              16384
 
@@ -3637,9 +3607,6 @@
  * that it is capable of holding the specified amount of plaintext data,
  * regardless of the protection mechanism used.
  *
- * If this option undefined, it inherits its value from
- * #MBEDTLS_SSL_MAX_CONTENT_LEN.
- *
  * It is possible to save RAM by setting a smaller outward buffer, while keeping
  * the default inward 16384 byte buffer to conform to the TLS specification.
  *
@@ -3648,8 +3615,7 @@
  * The specific size requirement depends on the configured ciphers and any
  * certificate data which is sent during the handshake.
  *
- * Uncomment to set the maximum plaintext size of the outgoing I/O buffer
- * independently of the incoming I/O buffer.
+ * Uncomment to set the maximum plaintext size of the outgoing I/O buffer.
  */
 //#define MBEDTLS_SSL_OUT_CONTENT_LEN             16384