vagina

Examples of vagina in the following topics:

• Vagina

  • During arousal, the vagina gets moist to facilitate the entrance of the penis.
  • The inner texture of the vagina creates friction for the penis during intercourse.
  • The upper quarter of the vagina is separated from the rectum by the rectouterine pouch.
  • Ninety percent of the vagina's nerve endings are in this area.
  • The vagina is the most immediate internal female reproductive organ.

• Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

  • Candidal vulvovaginitis is an infection of the vagina's mucous membranes caused by Candida albicans.
  • Candidal vulvovaginitis or vaginal thrush is an infection of the vagina's mucous membranes by Candida albicans .
  • The Candida species of fungus is found naturally in the vagina, and is usually harmless.
  • However, if the conditions in the vagina change, Candida albicans can cause the symptoms of thrush.
  • The signs of vulvovaginal inflammation include erythema (redness) of the vagina and vulva, vagina fissuring (cracked skin), oedema (swelling from a build-up of fluid), also in severe cases, satellite lesions (sores in the surrounding area).

• Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System

  • These parts are internal; the vagina meets the external organs at the vulva, which includes the labia, clitoris, and urethra.
  • The vagina is attached to the uterus through the cervix, while the uterus is attached to the ovaries via the fallopian tubes.
  • When developed enough to survive outside the womb, the cervix dilates and contractions of the uterus propel the fetus through the birth canal (vagina).
  • An anatomically female's internal reproductive organs are the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix, and ovary.

• Overview of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems

  • During this process, the erect penis of the male is inserted into the female's vagina until the male ejaculates semen, which contains sperm, into the vagina.
  • The sperm travels through the vagina and cervix into the uterus for potential fertilization of an ovum.
  • In labor, the uterine muscles contract, the cervix dilates, and the baby passes out through the vagina.
  • The vagina meets the outside at the vulva, which also includes the labia, clitoris, and urethra.
  • The vagina is attached to the uterus through the cervix, while the uterus is attached to the ovaries via the Fallopian tubes.

• Female Sexual Response

  • Female sexual arousal causes physiological changes including increased blood flow to the genitals and enlargement and lubrication of the vagina.
  • The beginnings of sexual arousal in a woman's body is usually marked by vaginal lubrication, engorgement of the external genitals, and internal enlargement of the vagina.
  • Changes also occur to the internal shape of the vagina and to the position of the uterus within the pelvis.

• Barrier Methods

  • The female condom is inserted into the vagina, forming a barrier that prevents semen for contacting the vagina and external genitalia.
  • The cap remains in the vagina for a minimum of six or eight hours after the last intravaginal ejaculation.
  • The diaphragm must be inserted sometime before sexual intercourse, and remain in the vagina for six to eight hours after a man's last ejaculation.
  • A diaphragm that is too small might fit inside the vagina without covering the cervix, or might become dislodged from the cervix during intercourse or bowel movements.
  • Similar to cervical caps, diaphragms are fitted inside a woman's vagina to block access of sperm to the uterus and Fallopian tubes

• Cervical Cancer

  • The cervix is the narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top of the vagina.
  • Symptoms of advanced cervical cancer may include: loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, pelvic pain, back pain, leg pain, swollen legs, heavy bleeding from the vagina, bone fractures, and/or (rarely) leakage of urine or feces from the vagina (rarely).

• Uterine Prolapse

  • Prolapse occurs when these ligaments that support the uterus become so weak that the uterus cannot stay in place and slips down from its normal position, protruding into or outside of the vagina.
  • The uterus is located in the lower abdomen, above the vagina.

• Vulva

  • The urethral opening (meatus) is located below the clitoris and just in front of the vagina.
  • The opening of the vagina is located at the bottom of the vulval vestibule toward the perineum.
  • The term introitus is more technically correct than "opening," since the vagina is usually collapsed, with the opening closed unless something is inserted.

• Episiotomy

  • In the oblique technique, the perineal body is avoided, cutting only the vagina epithelium, skin and muscles (transversalius and bulbospongiosus).
  • This technique bifurcates the perineal body, which is essential for the integrity of the pelvic floor. 2)The oblique technique, the perineal body is avoided, cutting only the vagina epithelium, skin and muscles