| Morphology and physiological changes of genital skin and mucosa. | |
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PMID: 21325836 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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The morphology and physiology of both the vulva and vagina undergo characteristic age-related changes over a lifetime. At birth, these tissues exhibit the effects of residual maternal estrogens. During puberty, the vulva and vagina mature under the influence of adrenal and gonadal steroid hormones. During the reproductive years, the vagina responds to ovarian steroid hormone cycling, and both tissues adapt to the needs of pregnancy and delivery. Following menopause, the vulva and vagina atrophy. A rise in the prevalence of incontinence among older women increases the risk of vulvar and perineal dermatitis. This chapter covers the morphology and physiology of the genital area from infancy to old age. |
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Authors:
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Miranda A Farage; Howard I Maibach |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-02-10 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current problems in dermatology Volume: 40 ISSN: 1662-2944 ISO Abbreviation: Curr. Probl. Dermatol. Publication Date: 2011 |
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Created Date: 2011-02-17 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0147371 Medline TA: Curr Probl Dermatol Country: Switzerland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 9-19 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel. |
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Feminine Care Clinical Sciences, Procter and Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. |
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