vulva
Let an agent explain the vulva in clinical and anatomical terms, relay structure, normal variation and common health conditions from anatomy and gynaecology sources, describe human and veterinary usage, point people to sexual health or gynaecology services and support after female genital mutilation, and distinguish the vulva from the vagina, uterus and cervix.
Research draft, second pass
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Purpose and description
Let an agent explain the vulva in clinical and anatomical terms, relay structure, normal variation and common health conditions from anatomy and gynaecology sources, describe human and veterinary usage, point people to sexual health or gynaecology services and support after female genital mutilation, and distinguish the vulva from the vagina, uterus and cervix.
The external female genitalia of humans and other female mammals, in humans comprising the mons pubis, labia majora and minora, clitoris, vestibule and the openings of the urethra and vagina, varying widely in normal appearance, and in veterinary anatomy the corresponding external structure of animals such as mares; conditions affecting the vulva include infections, lichen sclerosus, vulvodynia and vulvar cancer, and new lumps, persistent itching, pain or bleeding should be assessed by a clinician. The model uses accurate, non-sexualised anatomical language.
What it is for: Part of the reproductive and urinary anatomy.
It can be explain anatomy accurately; relay normal variation and conditions; describe human and veterinary usage; point to health services.
Distinguishing features
External
Wide normal variation
Sensitive tissue
Often misnamed as vagina
What it looks like
External genital structures with wide normal variation in size, shape and colour.
Physical character
main structures: mons pubis, labia, clitoris, vestibule list
normal variation: wide range of appearance note - Labia Library and clinical studies
registry parents: female organ, sex organ note
How it is recognised
External female genitalia
Human vulva, horse vulva
The vagina is the internal canal; the uterus and cervix are internal organs
Related models
is a kind of - in registry terms
includes -
includes -
is contrasted with -
In practice
Families and kinds
human vulva
mammalian vulvas in veterinary anatomy
vulvar conditions
vulvar surgery and reconstruction
Identifiers
Terminologia Anatomica pudendum femininum
Standards and regulation
Terminologia Anatomica
Gynaecology guidelines
Laws prohibiting female genital mutilation
Failure modes and hazards
Sexualised or stigmatising language
Delaying assessment of lumps or persistent symptoms
Promoting unnecessary cosmetic surgery based on unrealistic norms
Also called
Where this came from
wikidata · CC0 1.0
Drafted structure
Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.
Understand What the vulva is.
Science.
Definition
Definition.
Definition
Definition.
- What is the vulva, and how does it differ from the vagina, uterus and cervix? definition
- Is there a new lump, persistent itching, pain or bleeding, or harm from FGM, in which case a clinician or specialist service can help? boundary
Usage
Human and veterinary usage.
Usage
Usage.
- How is the term used in human and veterinary anatomy? definition
- Which entry fits the specific context? action
Anatomy Anatomy.
Science.
Structures
Structures.
Structures
Structures.
- What are the parts of the vulva and their functions? provenance
- Which references are standard? provenance
Variation
Normal variation.
Variation
Variation.
- What does research show about normal variation in vulvar appearance? provenance
- Which sources are cited? provenance
Health Health.
Attribution.
Conditions
Conditions.
Conditions
Conditions.
- What are common vulvar conditions such as lichen sclerosus and vulvodynia, in general terms? provenance
- Which entry fits lichen sclerosus? action
Surgery
Cosmetic surgery debates.
Surgery
Surgery.
- What do professional bodies say about cosmetic labiaplasty, with positions attributed? provenance
- Which entry fits labiaplasty? action
Context Education and rights.
Context.
Education
Body literacy.
Education
Education.
- Why do health educators encourage accurate naming of the vulva? provenance
- Which entry fits sex education? action
FGM
FGM.
FGM
FGM.
- How does FGM harm the vulva, and what care is available for survivors? provenance
- Which entry fits female genital mutilation? action
What the second pass must settle
- Should veterinary vulva be a separate entry?
- How should anatomy and gynaecology sources be linked?
- Should vulvar conditions be linked individually?