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vulva
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the external female genitalia; includes lips, clit, opening of urethra, and vagina
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mons veneris
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The prominence caused by a pad of fatty tissue below the abdomen, but above the labia
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labia majora
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the larger of the lips that wrap around the vagina from the mons to the perineum
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labia minora
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thin stretches of tissue within the labia majora that fold and protect the vagina, clitoris, and urethra
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clitoris
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-located between teh top of the labia minora and the clitoral hood
-a small body of spongy tissue that is highly sexually sensitive -it opens into two parts called the crura, which extends downward along the vaginal opening toward the perineum -about 4 inches long on average -during sexual excitement, it extends and the hood retracts to make the gland more accessible |
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clitoral hood
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the fold of skin that protects the clitoris
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crura
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the internal part of the clitoris, shaped like an internal "v"
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shaft
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glans
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the small rounded structure on the end of the clit
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hymen
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a fold of tissue that covers the entrance into the vagina of a virgin
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urinary opening
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opening to the urethra, just below the clit
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vaginal opening
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The narrowest portion of the canal, in the floor of the vestibule posterior to the urethral orifice
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anus
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the opening to your rectum; finale of the bowel movement
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perineum
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area that starts at the bottom of the vulva extending to the anus
-includes both superficial and deep structures |
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urethra
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passage that connects the bladder to the urinary opening
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vagina
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--extends from the vaginal opening to the cervix
--3-4 inches --during sex the cervix goes up, making this bigger |
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external os
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opening from the cervix to the vagina
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cervix
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opening to the uterus that varies in diameter from 1 mm to 3 mm
includes the internal and external os |
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internal os
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opening from the cervix to the uterus
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endocervical canal
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passage from the internal to external os
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endometrium
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the inner lining of the unterus which grows and changes during the menstrual cycle to receive a fertilized egg, and sheds a layer at the end of every menstrual cycle if fertilization does not occur
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epithelium
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composed of cells that line the vaginal cavity; mucousy
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rectum
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the final straight portion of the large intestine in some mammals, and the gut in others, terminating in the anus.
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PC muscles
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pelvic floor muscles that surround the three openings--bladder, vagina, and rectum
--kegel exercises contract and relax these muscles |
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ovaries
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pair of oval or almond shaped glands which lie on either side of the uterus, just below the opening to the fallopian tubes; two functions
1. produce estrogen and progesterone 2. produce mature ova, or eggg |
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follicles
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ova
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eggs
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uterus
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hollow, muscular organ in which a fertilized egg, called a "zygote" becomes implanted, nourished, and develops until birth
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fimbria
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finger-like projections which lie close to the ovary
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fallopian tube
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extend from the uterus to the ovaries--3 inches in length--where the fertilization of the egg or the ovum occurs,
--the larger end of the funnel is divided into finger-like projections which lie close to the ovary called fimbria |
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cillia
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Millions of tiny hair-like things that line the fimbria and interior of the fallopian tubes
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cystitis
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inflammation of the urinary bladder.
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e. coli.
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lactobacilli
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yeast infection is caused by a decrease in the number of these, and therefore a decrease in acidity
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myotonia
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characterized by the slow relaxation of the muscles after voluntary contraction or electrical stimulation. Generally, repeated effort is needed to relax the muscles, and the condition improves after the muscles have warmed-up.
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vasocongestion
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swelling of bodily tissues caused by increased vascular blood flow and a localized increase in blood pressure.
Typical causes of vasocongestion in humans includes menstruation, sexual arousal, REM sleep, strong emotions, and illnesses and allergic reactions. |
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sebum
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.-produced in the labia
-secretion keeps the vulva/vagina clean and protected |
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Pheromones
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kegel exercises
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contracting and relaxing the PC muscles
--improve orgasm for males and females --strenghten the pelvic floor --can restore muscle tone after giving birthy --prevent urinary/stool incontinence |
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vaginoplasty
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tightening of vaginal muscles
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labiaplasty
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reduction of labia minora
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hymenoplalsty
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surgery to reconstruct the hymen
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FGC
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female genital cutting
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clitoridectomy
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removal of the clitoris
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clitoridectomy
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removal of the clitoris
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infibulation
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surgical closure of the labia majora by sewing them together to partially seal the opening leaving only a small hole
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obstetric fistula
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hole between the bladder and the vagina or the rectum and the vagina
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axillary/pectoral nodes
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any of the lymph glands of the armpit; fights infections in the neck and chest and arm regions
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speculum
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s a medical tool for investigating body cavities, with a form dependent on the body cavity for which it is designed.
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bimanual examination
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one hand on the abdomen and one or two fingers in the vagina) to palpate the cervix, uterus, ovaries and bony pelvis.
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rectovaginal examination
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Part of the pelvic or gyn examination where the health care professional palpates (feels) the internal pelvic organs by inserting one gloved finger in the rectum and one in the vagina. This is the best way to detect certain abnormalities, including parts of the uterus, ovaries, and colon, and is part of a good screening for ovarian cancer
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