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Female genital disease is a disorder of the structure or function of the female reproductive system that has a known cause and a distinctive group of symptoms, signs, or anatomical changes. The female reproductive system consists of the ovaries , fallopian tubes , uterus , vagina , and vulva .
625 Pain and other symptoms associated with female genital organs. 625.0 Dyspareunia; 625.1 Vaginismus; 625.2 Mittelschmerz; 625.3 Dysmenorrhea; 625.4 Premenstrual tension syndrome; 625.5 Pelvic congestion syndrome; 625.6 Incontinence, stress, female; 625.7 Vulvodynia; 626 Disorders of menstruation and other abnormal bleeding from female 626.0 ...
The most prevalent form of non-consensual genital alteration is that of female genital mutilation. This mostly involves the partial or complete removal of the vulva. [130] Female genital mutilation is carried out in thirty countries in Africa and Asia with more than 200 million girls being affected, and some women (as of 2018). [130]
The anatomical structure of the internal organs and tissues of the female reproductive tract provides a pathway for pathogens to ascend from the vagina to the pelvic cavity through the infundibulum. The disturbance of the naturally occurring vaginal microbiota associated with bacterial vaginosis increases the risk of PID.
The following signs or symptoms may indicate the presence of infection: [9] Irritation or itching of the genital area; inflammation (irritation, redness, and swelling caused by the presence of extra immune cells) of the labia majora, labia minora, or perineal area; vaginal discharge; foul vaginal odor [10] pain/irritation with sexual intercourse
Vaginal cancer is very rare, but its symptoms include abnormal vaginal bleeding or vaginal discharge. [ 1 ] Air embolism is a potentially fatal condition where an air bubble travels throughout the bloodstream and can obstruct a vessel.
The female reproductive tract is made of several connected internal sex organs—the vagina, uterus, and fallopian tubes—and is prone to infections. [1] The vagina allows for sexual intercourse, and is connected to the uterus at the cervix. The uterus (or womb) accommodates the embryo by developing the uterine lining.
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is characterized by descent of pelvic organs from their normal positions into the vagina. In women, the condition usually occurs when the pelvic floor collapses after gynecological cancer treatment, childbirth or heavy lifting. [ 2 ]