Vulvar anatomy contains several structures, such as the labia, vaginal and urethral openings, and clitoris. Sometimes, the external genitalia are also called the pudendum.

The female reproductive system is one of the most vital parts of the human reproductive process. Although a man is needed to reproduce, it is the woman who incubates the developing fetus and ...

Most female mammals appear to have an external glans clitoris that is anatomically, and developmentally, analogous to the male penis. This analogy is most obvious in the case of hyenas where the ...

The functions of the female reproductive system are: - 1. Production of ovum eggs. 2. Receiving the sperms. 3. Providing suitable environment for fusion (fertilization) of the egg and the sperm. 4.

The film "Story of Menstruation" explains the biological process of menstruation, focusing on the role of the pituitary gland and ovaries. It describes how hormones trigger the maturation of eggs ...

We must look beyond female anatomy and reproductive health to uncover and rectify the impact of centuries of navigating a healthcare system that wasn’t built for us. Regardless of what we call it, ...

A 2019 survey found that men and women both struggled to correctly answer basic questions about anatomy and menstrual health. A new book titled Vagina Obscura highlights how little most people ...

Even looking solely at diseases and conditions, as seen above in the NIH definition of women’s health, is too narrow. Women also face the challenge of existing within a system that was designed by and ...