Vaginal Overview

Vaginal Guide

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Reviewed By Melanie N. Smith, M.D.

Definition

The vagina is the female organ that connects the uterus and cervix to the outside of the body.


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The vagina is a muscular tube lined with mucus membranes. Its opening is between the urethra (where urine exits the body) and the anus.

The vagina allows for the flow of menstrual blood and for sexual intercourse, and is the passageway through which a baby is born. Inflammation of the vagina is known as vaginitis .


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Encyclopedia: Vagina

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The vagina is a fibromuscular tubular tract leading from the uterus to the exterior of the body in female placental mammals and marsupials, or to the cloaca in female birds, monotremes, and some reptiles. Female insects and other invertebrates also have a vagina, which is the terminal part of the oviduct. The Latinate plural is vaginae. In common speech, the term "vagina" is often used to refer to the vulva...
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i notice that the my vaginal is turning brown. like the inside. im not sure...

The inside of the vagina is an extremely vascular area, which means it will change colour quite easily. As has been said, it also changes due to hormones as you get...

Asked by sabrina. - 13 months ago

Can you get vaginal disharge before you start your period?
Im 14 and havent started my period yet. But for the last couple years i...

Yes, this is normal. Many women get their discharge before their period. Sometimes, even after. It is just a way to clean out your system. Nothing to worry about! If...

Asked by Ashlie :) - 8 months ago

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