His and Her Health

The tube that joins the cervix (the lower part of uterus, or womb) to the outside of the body. It also is known as the birth canal.

A clear or whitish fluid that comes out of the vagina. The uterus, cervix or vagina can produce the fluid. A foul-smelling, yellow or green discharge is abnormal and should be evaluated by a health care provider.

A condition that often begins as pre-cancerous changes in the surface cells of the vagina.

The surgical removal of the vagina. It is sometimes used to remove cancerous growths. If all or part of the vagina is removed, the vagina must be reconstructed using tissue from another part of the body.

A medical term used to described various disorders that cause infection or inflammation of the vagina.

The long, muscular tube that travels from the epididymis into the pelvic cavity, to just behind the urinary bladder. The vas deferens transports mature sperm to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation.

An inflammation of blood or lymphatic vessels. This inflammation can lead to the formation of scar tissue.

A form of vaginitis (infection or inflammation of the vagina) caused by viral infection. One form caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) is often just called "herpes" infection. These infections also are spread by sexual contact.