Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder; urethritis is inflammation of the urethra or meatus.
The opening of the urethra is the external urethral orifice.
Yes that's why it is sometimes called the urethral opening
urethra
Yes, you are probably describing what they call "Honeymoon Cystitis". Irritation of the urethra during sex.
This is the external opening of the urethra.
The urethra lies between the urinary meatus (external opening) and the bladder. The urethra serves as a passage for urine to flow from the bladder to the outside of the body.
urethral meatus, The urethra is the tube leading from the bladder to the meatus to discharge urine outside the body.
Yes, women have a meatus, which is the opening at the end of the urethra where urine is expelled from the body. It is located between the clitoris and the vaginal opening.
urethral meatus
The urethra provides a passage way for urine as it leaves the body.
Cystitis is more common in women due to their shorter urethra, which makes it easier for bacteria to travel to the bladder. In men, the longer urethra creates a greater distance for bacteria to travel, reducing the frequency of cystitis. Additionally, hormonal factors and differences in anatomy contribute to the higher prevalence of cystitis in women.
The tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body is called the urethra.