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    The vulva refers to the external female genitalia and contains several parts. It includes the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, fossa navicularis, perineal body, vestibule, Bartholin's glands, Skene's glands, vaginal orifice, hymen, and urethral meatus. The clitoris is highly sensitive and the source of sexual arousal. During childbirth, the perineal body and vaginal orifice can stretch significantly. The vulva has a rich blood supply that allows for rapid healing but also risks of hemorrhage during childbirth.

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    The vulva refers to the external female genitalia and contains several parts. It includes the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, fossa navicularis, perineal body, vestibule, Bartholin's glands, Skene's glands, vaginal orifice, hymen, and urethral meatus. The clitoris is highly sensitive and the source of sexual arousal. During childbirth, the perineal body and vaginal orifice can stretch significantly. The vulva has a rich blood supply that allows for rapid healing but also risks of hemorrhage during childbirth.

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    Note: Refer To The Structures Above and Familiarize The Functions of Each Parts

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    (Note: refer to the structures above and familiarize the functions of each parts)

    The term VULVA refers to the entire female external genitalia.

    PARTS:

    1. Mons Pubis or Mons Veneris

     The mons pubis is a pad of fat above the symphysis pubis that is an important obstetrical landmark and protects
    the symphysis pubis from trauma.

    2. Labia Majora

     The labia majora are two thick folds of adipose tissues originating from the mons and terminating in the
    perineum.
     It unites anteriorly to form the anterior commissure and posteriorly to form the posterior commissure.

    3. Labia Minora

     The labia minora are two thin folds of connective tissue that joins anteriorly to form the prepuce and posteriorly
    to form the fourchette.

    4. Clitoris

     The clitoris is a highly sensitive and erectile tissue situated under the prepuce of the labia minora.
     It is known to be the “seat of a woman’s sexual arousal and orgasm” as it is the most sensitive part of the female
    external genitalia.

    5. Fossa Navicularis

     This is the space between the fourchette and vaginal introitus that is usually obliterated during childbirth. 

    6. Perineal body or perineal muscle

     Posterior to the fourchette


     Easily stretch during childbirth to allow enlargement of the vagina & passage of the fetal head.
     KEGEL exercises are aimed at this area to:
     Strengthen, stretch, & relax the muscle
     To prepare the muscle to expand during birth so that it doesn’t tear

    7. Vestibule

     The vestibule is the triangular space between the labia minora where the vaginal introitus, urethral meatus,
    Bartholin’s glands and Skene’s glands are located.

    8. Bartholin’s Glands

     These are a pair of glands that are also known as vulvovaginal glands, paravaginal and major vestibular glands.

    9. Skene’s Glands

     These are a pair of glands also known as paraurethral and minor vestibular glands.

    10. Vaginal Orifice

     It is the external opening of the Vagina located just below the urethral meatus.
     The Grafenberg or G-spot is a very sensitive area located at the inner anterior surface of the vagina.

    11. Hymen

     The hymen is a thin circular membrane made of elastic tissue situated at the vaginal opening that separates the
    female internal organs from the external organs.

    12. Urethral Meatus

     The external opening of the female urethra is located just below the clitoris.
     The shortness of the female urethra makes women more susceptible to UTI than men.

    Nerve Supply

     The anterior portion’s nerve supply is derived from the L1 & the posterior portion is derived from S3.

    Blood Supply

     Blood supply to the vulva is provided by the pudendal artery and inferior rectus artery.
     This rich blood supply facilitates rapid healing during the postpartum period. However, it also predisposes the
    women to hemorrhage caused by lacerations of childbirth.

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