Vulva

The external genital organs of the female are collectively known as the vulva . In common speech, the term vagina is often used to refer to the vulva or female genitals generally, although, strictly speaking, the vagina is a specific internal structure, whereas the vulva is the exterior genitalia.The vulva has many major and minor anatomical structures. Its development is done in several phases: fetal and pubertal periods are the most important. True door of the human matrix, it protects its opening by a "double door": the labia majora and the labia minora as well as a vulval vestibule, and a normal microbial flora that flows from the inside out. However, a regular hygiene permits a good vulvovaginal health. The vulva is more susceptible to infections than a penis. All these external body structures also have a sexual function associated with pleasure - they are richly innerved and participate in the sexual intercourse when they get properly stimulated. Since the origin of the human society, the vulva — the "lost paradise" of men and women — has been the subject of various art performances depicting the power this organ has "to give life" , and the sexual pleasure it provides to the human kind.This article deals with the human vulva, although the structures are similar for other mammals. (From the Wikpedia article Vulva.)

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Recent Publications on Vulva:
A suspicious vulvar mass diagnosed as a subpubic cartilaginous cyst. BACKGROUND: Subpubic cartilaginous cysts were initially described in 1996...	26th November, 2008	Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, Division of	Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2008 Nov 25. DOI Direct Link
[A new classification of vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN)] Vulvar cancer is a rare disease and its screening is depending on the...	26th November, 2008	Departement de gynecologie-obstetrique, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne.	Rev Med Suisse. 2008 Oct 22;4(176):2281-2, 2284-5.
The association of lichen sclerosus and erosive lichen planus of the vulva with autoimmune disease: a case-control study. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of autoimmune disease and...	19th November, 2008	Department of Dermatology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, England.	Arch Dermatol. 2008 Nov;144(11):1432-5. DOI Direct Link
Prostatic stromal hyperplasia with atypia: follow-up study of 18 cases. CONTEXT: Prostatic stromal hyperplasia with atypia is a rare lesion that...	19th November, 2008	Bostwick Laboratories, Glen Allen, VA 23060, USA.	Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2008 Nov;132(11):1729-33.
Imiquimod in vulvar Paget's disease: a case report. BACKGROUND: Vulvar Paget's disease is a relatively rare gynecologic...	14th November, 2008	Indiana Women's Oncology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, St. Vincent	J Reprod Med. 2008 Oct;53(10):811-2.
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Erosive lichen planus of the vulva linked to autoimmune disease	MedWire News:  Nov 21 2008 2:31PM Matching: vulva
LSUHSC public health contributes to estimate of HPV-related cancers	Macro World Investor:  Nov 21 2008 9:30AM Matching: vulva
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Vulva Clinical Trials:
To Evaluate if the Medication Gabapentin Lessens Vulvar Pain	Vulvar Pain Symptoms;   Vulvodynia (Chronic Vulvar Pain);   Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome (Chronic Vulvar Pain Localized to the Vaginal Opening)

Vulva Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7399754	N.sup.2-quinoline or isoquinoline substituted purine derivatives
7417048	Aryl-substituted derivatives of cycloalkyl and branched chain alkyl carboxylic acids useful as antinociceptive drugs for peripheral targets
7417127	Antibodies specific for CD44v6
7418169	Apparatus for controlling at least one of at least two sections of at least one fiber
7419988	Azaindole inhibitors of aurora kinases
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Indiana Women's Oncology We actively enroll patients in Indiana Women's Oncology (IWO) protocols. The IWO is a multicenter group which runs multiple therapeutic and diagnostic trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute... www.indianawomensoncology.com/        View full profile

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