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vagina

Also known as pussy

The vagina (: vaginas or vaginae) is the elastic, muscular reproductive organ of the female genital tract through which mammals copulate and give birth. In humans, it extends from the vulval vestibule to the cervix (neck of the uterus). The vaginal introitus is normally partly covered by a thin layer of mucosal tissue called the hymen. The vagina also channels menstrual flow, which occurs in humans and closely related primates as part of the menstrual cycle.

AI overview

The vagina is an elastic, muscular reproductive organ that extends from the vulva to the cervix and plays several important roles in female biology. It serves as the passage through which sexual intercourse occurs, babies are born, menstrual flow exits the body, and it is partly covered by a thin tissue called the hymen.

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Key facts

Anatomy.Name: Vagina
Anatomy.Latin: vagina
Anatomy.Image: Vaginal Canal Normal vs. Menopause.png
Anatomy.Caption: Normal adult human vagina, before (left) and after (right) menopause
Anatomy.Width: 200
Anatomy.Image2: Scheme_female_reproductive_system-en.svg
Anatomy.Caption2: Diagram of the female human reproductive tract and ovaries
Anatomy.Precursor: Urogenital sinus and paramesonephric ducts
Anatomy.Artery: Superior part to uterine artery, middle and inferior parts to vaginal artery
Anatomy.Vein: Uterovaginal venous plexus, vaginal vein
Anatomy.Lymph: Upper part to internal iliac lymph nodes, lower part to superficial inguinal lymph nodes

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Research

56,754 papers

Artificial vagina conformation and composition for semen collection.Reproduction & fertility · 2025Rich J, Orbach DNDOI: 10.1530/RAF-25-0061
Host-vaginal microbiota interactions in the pathogenesis of bacterial vaginosis.ReviewCurrent opinion in infectious diseases · 2020Muzny CA, Łaniewski P, Schwebke JR et al.DOI: 10.1097/QCO.0000000000000620
Vaginal Microbiota.ReviewAdvances in experimental medicine and biology · 2016Mendling WDOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-31248-4_6
Decellularization Methods of Vagina and Cervix in Tissue Engineering.Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2021López-Martínez S, Campo H, Cervelló IDOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-82735-9_13
Insight on the Intracrinology of Menopause: Androgen Production within the Human Vagina.Endocrinology · 2021Cellai I, Di Stasi V, Comeglio P et al.DOI: 10.1210/endocr/bqaa219
Complete duplication of the bladder, urethra, vagina, and uterus in girls.ReviewUrology · 2000Gastol P, Baka-Jakubiak M, Skobejko-Wlodarska L et al.DOI: 10.1016/s0090-4295(99)00470-7
Conservative surgical repair in cervical atresia associated with partial or complete absence of the vagina.Fertility and sterility · 2022Fedele L, Vercellini P, Ciappina N et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.05.035
No vagina, one vagina, or multiple vaginae? An integrative study of Pseudaxine trachuri (Monogenea, Gastrocotylidae) leads to a better understanding of the systematics of Pseudaxine and related genera.Parasite (Paris, France) · 2020Bouguerche C, Tazerouti F, Gey D et al.DOI: 10.1051/parasite/2020046

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: sex organ
Part of: Vulva
Named after: uterus
Image: Vaginal opening description-en.svg
Said to be same as: human vagina
Connects with: external orifice of uterus

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WordLift URL: data.medicalrecords.com/medicalrecords/healthwise/vagina_2
different from: human vagina
Commons category: Vaginas
topic's main category: Category:Vagina
arterial supply: uterine artery
venous drainage: vaginal venous plexus
lymphatic drainage: internal iliac lymph nodes
Commons gallery: Vagina
anatomical location: pelvic cavity
NCI Thesaurus ID: C12407
facet of: women's health

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Encyclopedic overview

28 sections

Contents

Etymology and definition
Structure
Gross anatomy
Vaginal opening and hymen
Variations and size
Development
Microanatomy
Blood and nerve supply
Function
Secretions
Sexual stimulation
Childbirth
Vaginal microbiota
Clinical significance
Pelvic examinations
Medications
Infections, diseases, and safe sex
Effects of aging and childbirth
Surgery
Anomalies and other health issues
Society and culture
Perceptions, symbolism and vulgarity
In literature and art
Influence on modification
Other animals
See also
References
External links

During sexual intercourse, the vaginal walls produce vaginal lubrication and create friction which stimulates the penis toward ejaculation, enabling fertilization. Along with pleasure and bonding, sexual activity can cause sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which can be prevented by safe sex practices. Other health issues may also affect the human vagina.

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