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Fertility Glossary

Vagina

The muscular canal connecting the cervix to the outside of the body.

Anatomy

The vagina is where transvaginal ultrasound probes, egg collection needles and transfer catheters pass during fertility treatment, and where pessary medicines such as progesterone are often placed. Discomfort, dryness or pain with these procedures is worth raising, because it can usually be managed.

Also known as: vaginal

Sources

  • Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)
  • Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au)

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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