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In human anatomy, and in mammals in general, the mons pubis or pubic mound (also known simply as the mons / m ɒ n z /, and known specifically in females as the mons Venus or mons veneris) [1] [2] is a rounded mass of fatty tissue found over the pubic symphysis of the pubic bones.
Vaginal inclusion cysts can appear as small bumps and can develop after childbirth. [12] Other small structures or protrusions can be Gartner's duct cysts, patches of endometrial tissue, and benign tumors. [12] [14] These cystic structures can obliterate the rugae and is a clue to their presence. [15]
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.
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The most common causes for adnexal masses in premenopausal women include follicular cysts and corpus luteum cysts. Abscesses can form as a complication of pelvic inflammatory disease. In postmenopausal women, adnexal masses may be caused by cancer, fibroids, fibromas, or diverticular abscesses.
The pelvic cavity is a body cavity that is bounded by the bones of the pelvis. Its oblique roof is the pelvic inlet (the superior opening of the pelvis). Its lower boundary is the pelvic floor. The pelvic cavity primarily contains the reproductive organs, urinary bladder, distal ureters, proximal urethra, terminal sigmoid colon, rectum, and ...
Vaginal support structures can be damaged or weakened during childbirth or pelvic surgery. Other conditions that repeatedly strain or increase pressure in the pelvic area can also compromise support. Examples are: [12] chronic constipation; chronic or violent coughing; heavy lifting; being overweight or obese [2]
The perineum is below the pelvic diaphragm and between the legs. It is a diamond-shaped area that includes the anus and, in females, the vagina. [5] Its definition varies: it can refer to only the superficial structures in this region, or it can be used to include both superficial and deep structures. The perineum corresponds to the outlet of ...