The Reproductive System; Anatomical, Physiological And Clinical Explanation

The reproductive system511The reproductive system51247 810 12569 3Fig 246 The female external genitaliaThe reproductive system513CommentsAnatomical: The female external genitalia consist of the labia majora, the labia minora, the clitoris, the vaginal orifice, the vestibule, the hymen an\d the vestibular glands (Bartholins glands). The perineum is the triangular area, w\ith the labia minora forming its base and the anal canal forming its apex.Physiological: They receive their nerve supply from the pudendal nerve and their blood supply from the internal and external pudendal arteries, and they \drain via a venous plexus into the external iliac veins. The lymphatics drain into\ the inguinal lymph nodes. The labia majora and the labia minora, which are folds of t\he skin, contain sebaceous and sweat glands. The clitoris has nerve endings and e\rectile tissue.Clinical: The signs and symptoms of vulvovaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection)\ are redness, swelling and itching of the external genitalia, whitish or smelly discharge, pain in the vulva and vagina during sexual intercourse and a burning sen\sation during urination. Itching, a burning sensation and genital sores are suggestive of a herpes simplex infection.1. Mons pubis2. Clitoris3. Frenulum of clitoris4. Vestibule5. External urethral orifice6. Labium majus7. Labium minus8. Vaginal orifice9. Perineal region10. Anus51413111297 8