Vulva Functions
Health Encyclopedia: Developmental Disorders Of The Vagina And Vulva
Developmental disorders of the vagina and vulva include a variety of structural abnormalities that occur during fetal development.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
With the union of a sperm and an ovum, an embryo acquires the chromosomes that determine the sex of the fetus (XX=female; XY=male). For the first 6 weeks, the sex of the fetus is not distinguishable.
At about 6 weeks gestation, ovaries begin to develop in those with two X chromosomes, and
Expert & Community Posts
Vagina Lumps & Bumps: What are they?
By Dr. Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...concern of women are bumps that they discover on the vulva. Before you panic, know that there... Read more »
What is a Colposcopy and When Do You Need One?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...colposcopy allows your doctor to look at the vagina, vulva and cervix. A colposcope is a medical... Read more »
Genital Herpes During Pregnancy
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...infected with the herpes virus is via the birth canal or vulva. In rare cases the virus can pass... Read more »
It Hurts, Burns, Can't Think About Sex....Help!!
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...without suffering, can't think about sex pain in the vulvar area. The opening of your vagina,... Read more »
Herpes and Your Menstrual Cycle
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...or a numbness or pain in the genital area (vagina, vulva, penis, scrotum) or buttocks. Others... Read more »
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The Long and Short of It
...to make the shaft thicker. According to Jaffe, neither procedure has any positive impact on sexual function, but there are major downsides to both. The suspensory ligament holds the penis in... Read more »Cervical Cancer: Causes
...(condylomata) that rarely lead to cancer. (These warts usually affect the woman's genitals, the vagina, and vulva, rather than the cervix.)Of the high-risk types, HPV types 18 and 16 have long... Read more »Kidney Stones: Risk Factors
...the following steps are taken:Patients must first wash their hands thoroughly, then wash the penis or vulva and surrounding area four times with downward strokes, using a new soapy sponge each... Read more »Urinary Tract Infection: Diagnosis
...the following steps are taken:Patients must first wash their hands thoroughly, then wash the penis or vulva and surrounding area four times, with front-to-back strokes, using a new soapy sponge... Read more »Herpes Simplex: Symptoms
...associated with HSV.)Specific Symptoms of Genital HerpesGenital herpes, which typically affects the penis, vulva, or rectum, is usually caused by HSV-2, although the rate of HSV-1 genital... Read more »
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