Vulva
Defination
The vulva is the part of your genitals on the outside of your body — your labia, clitoris, vaginal opening, and the opening to the urethra
Functions
Pathophysiology
The vulva forms the external genitalia, which consists of various parts.
Firstly, there is the mons pubis, which is a pad of fat covering the symphysis pubis.
The labia majora, which is made up of two thick folds of skin that enclose fat as well as nerves, lies over the smaller labia minora
The folds of the majora and minora enclose the clitoris, a highly sensitive structure composed of erectile tissue, the urethral meatus, introitus,
Bartholin's glands which open on either side of the introitus and secrete mucous to lubricate the vaginal opening
Management
Development of a vulva
Surgical excision of the membrane should be done to facilitate vaginal drainage of any discharge.
Vaginal douches can be done to clear the vagina of stagnant blood.
The vulva may present with a membrane that occludes the entrance of the introitus, or the opening of the hymen may be very small or not perforated
In these situations, menstrual flow may be retained in the vaginal canal, finally forming a clot with the accumulation of blood
Failure to release this may result in the fluid leaking back into the uterus, causing distention and infection.
The vulva also contains the opening of the female urethra
thus serves the vital function of passing urine.
In human beings, major structures of the vulva are: The mons pubis.
The labia majora and the labia minora.