The vestibule is the area between the labia minora into which the urethra and vagina open. The urethral opening lies in front and the vaginal opening behind it. The ducts of the greater vestibular glands and the paraurethral glands also open here.
| Location | Between the labia minora, from the clitoris to the fourchette |
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| Parts |
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| Nerve Supply | Pudendal nerve (posterior labial and perineal branches) |
| Blood Supply | External pudendal arteries (anterior labial branches); Internal pudendal artery (posterior labial branches) |
| Venous drainage |
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| Lymphatic drainage |
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Receives the openings of the urethra, vagina and vestibular glands.
Pain on touching the vestibule (vestibulodynia) is a common cause of painful intercourse. A urinary catheter is inserted here, with the urethral opening found just above the vaginal opening. Its lining is sensitive to low oestrogen after menopause.
Burning or sharp pain on light touch of the vestibule, causing painful intercourse and tampon use.
Eversion of the urethral lining at the meatus, seen in young girls and postmenopausal women.
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