Overview : The vulva is a part of the female reproductive system and is also part of the external genitalia. The vulva consists of labia minora, labia majora, mons pubis, clitoris, vestibular bulb, vulval vestibule, urinary meatus the vaginal opening, hymen, and Bartholin's glands. other parts of the vulva include sebaceous glands, urogenital triangle, and pudendal cleft. Pelvic floor muscles support the structures of the vulva and vulva including the entrance to the vagina. Vulva goes through changes during childhood, puberty, menopause, and post-menopause. Structure: A) Mons pubis: it is present in both sexes and act as a cushion during sexual intercourse and is more pronounced in female. the mons pubis is a soft fatty tissue at the front of the vulva in the pubic region covering the pubic bone. the lower part of the mons pubis is divided by a fissure called pudendal cleft. it separates mons pubis and labia majora, the mons pubis, and labia majora get covered by pubic hair at pu...
Overview - Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that is characterized by inflammation of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis typically affects smaller joints in the initial stages mainly of the hands and feet. It can affect the neck but spare the other parts of the spine and never affect the sacroiliac joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is more common in females with a female: male ratio of 3:1. It can occur at any age but the peak incidence is in a fourth or fifth decade for females and sixth or eighth decade for males. Rheumatoid arthritis is passed on to the generations(genetic) with males being carriers of the disease in many cases. Untreated cases of rheumatoid arthritis can cause joint erosions and consequent disability of the joint. Quick facts about rheumatoid arthritis - 1) Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure. 2)It significantly decreases life expectancy. 3)The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown. 4)Rheumatoid arthritis is a genetic disease. 5)Heart di...