Glossary - V

Vagina: The muscular canal extending from the cervix to the outside of the body. The vagina allows for the transportation of body fluids (e.g. menstrual or ‘period’ blood or sperm) to and from the womb to the outside of the body. The vagina is also used during sexual intercourse, as the penis is inserted into it.

Vaporisation: A method of destroying endometriosis by boiling the deposits with a laser. The heat causes the deposits to turn into vapour and disappear.

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