Vulva

Human vulva
Vulvae of different women (pubic hair removed in some cases) (Genetic variation)
Details
Precursor	Genital tubercle, urogenital folds
Artery	Internal pudendal artery
Vein	Internal pudendal veins
Nerve	Pudendal nerve
Lymph	Superficial inguinal lymph nodes
Identifiers
Latin	pudendum femininum
MeSH	05.360.319.887
TA	A09.2.01.001
FMA	20462
Anatomical terminology []

The vulva (Latin: wrapper, covering, plural vulvae or vulvas) consists of the external female sex organs. The vulva includes the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, bulb of vestibule, vulval vestibule, urinary meatus, greater and lesser vestibular glands, and the vaginal opening. The urinary meatus is also included as it opens into the vulval vestibule. Other features of the vulva include: the pudendal cleft, sebaceous glands, the urogenital triangle (anterior part of the perineum), and pubic hair.

As the vulva is the gateway to the uterus (womb), a double layer of protection is provided by the folds of the outer and inner labia. The vulva can be affected by many disorders which can often result in itching. Vulvovaginal health measures can prevent many of these.

The main structures of the vulva are: the mons pubis, the labia (majora and minora) including the frenulum, the external part of the clitoris, the urinary meatus, the vaginal opening and hymen, and the greater and lesser vestibular glands.