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Swollen Vulva During Pregnancy
Developmental disorders of the vagina and vulva include many different structural problems that occur while the baby is developing in the mother's womb.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Abnormalities of the female vagina and vulva include:
Imperforate hymen -- The hymen is a thin tissue that partly covers the opening to the vagina. An imperforate hymen completely blocks the vaginal opening, so menstrual blood or mucus cannot flow out of the body. This often leads to painful swelling...
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Vulva
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The vulva is the external female genitalia. It includes the "lips" or folds of skin (labia), clitoris, and the openings to the urethra and vagina.... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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