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Background[edit]
Female genital disease is a disorder of the structure or function of the female reproductive system that has a known cause and a distinctive group of symptoms, signs, or anatomical changes. The female reproductive system consists of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and vulva. Female genital diseases can be classified by affected location or by type of disease, such as malformation, inflammation, or infection.

Malformation[edit]
Malformations may be congenital. Malformations are classified by location, such as uterine malformation.

Inflammation or infection[edit]
An example is oophoritis.

Barriers to diagnosis
Historically, discussions surrounding feminine reproductive and sexual health have been subject to social stigma within Western society. Women in Western society may avoid discussing problems relating to the female reproductive system, including problems related to female sexual health, with their healthcare providers. As a result, diagnosis of female genital diseases may be delayed or missed.