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Vagina: The vagina is a muscular tube about 3 inches long connecting the uterine cavity with the outside. It receives the cervix, which dips into the upper vagina in such a way that a circular recess is formed, giving rise to areas known as fornices(for'ne-sez). The deepest of these spaces is behind the cervix and is called the posterior fornix (for'niks). This recess in the posterior vagina is separated from the lowest part of the peritoneal cavity by a rather thin layer of tissue, so that abscesses or tumor cells in the peritoneal cavity can sometimes be detected by vaginal examination.

The lining of the vagina is a folded type of mucous membrane something like that found in the stomach. These folds (rugae) permit enlargement so that childbirth will not tear the lining ( as a rule ) . In addition to being a part of the birth canal, the vagina is the organ which receives the penis during sexual intercourse. At or near the vaginal canal opening to the outside there sometimes may be found a more or less definite fold of membrane called the hymen.

The vagina is self-cleaning. As the secretions or discharge, flow downward, dead cells and other substances are flushed out. The normal vaginal discharge is clear or white. The amount and nature of your vaginal discharge will vary at different stages of your menstrual cycle, but some discharge is almost always present. (if other drainage is present other than clear or white in color, see your doctor)

Vaginal Problems:

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