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Vaginal discharge is a mixture of liquid, cells, and bacteria that lubricate and protect the vagina. [1] [2] This mixture is constantly produced by the cells of the vagina and cervix, and it exits the body through the vaginal opening.
[citation needed] The amount of discharge may increase due to vaginal infection, and it may disappear and reappear from time to time. This discharge can keep occurring for years, in which case it becomes more yellow and strong-smelling. It is usually a non-pathological symptom secondary to inflammatory conditions of the vagina or cervix. [5]
Vaginal dryness can also be a symptom of Sjögren syndrome (SS), a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the body destroys moisture-producing glands. Certain medications, including some over-the-counter antihistamines , as well as life events such as pregnancy, lactation , menopause , aging or diseases such as diabetes , will inhibit lubrication.
No. 4: How much discharge your body produces can vary The amount of vaginal discharge a woman’s body makes varies from person to person. Some naturally produce a lot of discharge, while others ...
Vaginal prolapse may result in the case of weakened pelvic muscles, which is a common result of childbirth; in the case of this prolapse, the rectum, uterus, or bladder pushes on the vagina, and severe cases result in the vagina protruding out of the body. [1]
The term vagina is from Latin vāgīna, meaning "sheath" or "scabbard". [1] The vagina may also be referred to as the birth canal in the context of pregnancy and childbirth. [2] [3] Although by its dictionary and anatomical definitions, the term vagina refers exclusively to the specific internal structure, it is colloquially used to refer to the vulva or to both the vagina and vulva.
The area between the labia minora where the vaginal introitus and the urinary meatus (openings of the vagina and urethra respectively) are located is the vestibule. The meatus is below the clitoris and atop the introitus. The introitus is sometimes partly covered by a membrane called the hymen.
A pelvic examination is the physical examination of the external and internal female pelvic organs. [1] It is frequently used in gynecology for the evaluation of symptoms affecting the female reproductive and urinary tract, such as pain, bleeding, discharge, urinary incontinence, or trauma (e.g. sexual assault).