vulva

vulva /vul·va/ (vul´vah) [L.] the external genital organs of the female, including the mons pubis, labia majora and minora, clitoris, and vestibule of the vagina.vul´valvul´var

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fused vulva  synechia vulvae.

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vul·va (vlv)

n. pl. vul·vae (-v)

The external genital organs of the female, including the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and vestibule of the vagina.

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vulval, vulvar (-vr, -vär) adj.

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Vulva

Pendum; the external female genitalia including the mons pubis, labia majora and minor, clitoris, vestibule, glands, and the vaginal opening.

Mentioned in: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Cultures, Vulvodynia, Vulvovaginitis

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vulva.

See pudendum.

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vulva [vul´vah]

the external genital organs in the female. Two pairs of skin folds protect the vaginal opening, one on each side. The larger outer folds are the labia majora and the more delicate inner folds are the labia minora. In a virgin, a thin membrane called the hymen usually partially covers the opening of the vagina; it is normally well perforated and permits the menstrual flow, and when it is not a minor surgical procedure may be necessary. The upper or forward ends of the labia minora join around the clitoris, a small projection that is composed of erectile tissue like the male penis and has erotic functions. The opening of the urethra, which empties urine from the bladder, lies between the clitoris and the vagina. See also female reproductive organs. adj., adj vul´val, vul´var.

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vulva

the external genital organs in the female.

In primates two pairs of skin folds protect the vaginal opening, one on each side. The larger outer folds are the labia majora, and the more delicate inner folds are the labia minora. In carnivora and ungulates only one pair of labia is present. There is no hymen in the human sense in most domestic animal species but young fillies may have a thin membrane partially covering the opening of the vagina. Maiden bitches may also have a constriction of the vagina which interferes with intromission. A state of imperforate hymen in heifers and unmated bitches may cause accumulation of uterine exudates.

The clitoris, a small projection that is composed of erectile tissue like the male penis, is concealed deep in the vestibule of domestic animals. The opening of the urethra lies between the clitoris and the vagina and marks off the deepest portion of the vestibule. See also female reproductive organs.

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rosebud vulva

small, infantile vulva in an adult. Most common in sows. Usually accompanies infantile uterine horns and nonfunctional ovaries.

skyhooked vulva

tipped vulva (below).

tipped vulva

the dorsal commissure is almost as low as the ventral commissure because the whole vulva is tipped forward at the top. Difficulty may be encountered by the boar attempting to mate a sow with this defect.

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menopause

Change of life, climacteric, 'time of life'  Gynecology The cessation of menstrual activity due to failure to form ovarian follicles, which normally occurs age 45–50 Clinical Menstrual irregularity, vasomotor instability, 'hot flashes', irritability or psychosis, ↑ weight, painful breasts, dyspareunia, ↑/↓ libido, atrophy of urogenital epithelium and skin, ASHD, MI, strokes and osteoporosis–which can be lessened by HRT. See Estrogen replacement therapy, Hot flashes, Male menopause, Premature ovarian failure, Premature menopause. Cf Menarche.

Menopause–”…what a drag it is getting old.” Jagger, Richards

Bladder Cystourethritis, frequency/urgency, stress incontinence

Breasts ↓ Size, softer consistency, sagging

Cardiovascular Angina, ASHD, CAD

Endocrine Hot flashes

Mucocutaneous Atrophy, dryness, pruritus, facial hirsutism, dry mouth

Neurologic Psychological, sleep disturbances

Pelvic floor Uterovaginal prolapse

Skeleton  Osteoporosis, fractures, low back pain

Vagina Bloody discharge, dyspareunia, vaginitis

Vocal cords Deepened voice

Vulva  Atrophy, dystrophy, pruritus