Woman peeing standing up

We all know that the female reproductive system is different from the male reproductive system, which indirectly leads to the need for women and men to adopt different postures when going to the toilet. In our impression, there is always a long queue in front of the women's toilets in large shopping malls or tourist attractions, but no one queues in front of the men's toilets. So some people wonder, can women urinate standing up to reduce the waiting time?

First of all, it is not explicitly stated that women cannot urinate while standing, but if you stand, your lower limbs will be stained with urine, which is not conducive to cleanliness.

Then there is your vulva tissue. Urine will flow back into your external tissue over time, which is naturally not conducive to maintaining hygiene, so you'd better choose to squat.

The female reproductive system includes internal and external reproductive organs and their related tissues. The internal female reproductive organs, including the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. The female external genitalia refers to the exposed part of the reproductive organs, also known as the vulva. Includes the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and vestibule of the vagina.

The female reproductive organs and other organs in the pelvic cavity are not only adjacent to each other in location, but also closely connected with each other in terms of blood vessels, lymph and nerves. When an organ has a disease, such as trauma, infection, tumor, etc., it is easy to affect the adjacent organs.

Between the pubic symphysis and the anterior vaginal wall. The internal urethral sphincter is an involuntary muscle, while the external urethral sphincter is a voluntary muscle and is closely associated with the deep transverse perineal muscle. Because the female urethra is short and straight and close to the vagina, it is prone to urinary tract infections.

2. Bladder

It is a cystic muscular organ. The empty bladder is cone-shaped and is located behind the pubic symphysis and in front of the uterus. Its size and shape may vary depending on its fullness or emptiness and the condition of adjacent organs. The bladder can be divided into four parts: the top, bottom, body and neck. The mucosa at the bottom of the bladder forms a triangular area called the bladder triangle. The tip of the triangle is the internal urethral opening, and the two sides of the triangle bottom are the ureteral openings, which are about 2.5 cm apart. This part is adjacent to the cervix and the anterior wall of the vagina, but under normal circumstances, the tissue in between is relatively loose. Because a full bladder can affect the uterus and vagina, the bladder must be emptied before gynecological examinations and surgeries. When the bladder is full, it may bulge into the pelvic cavity or even the abdominal cavity. If there is a large uterine fibroid or ovarian tumor, a full bladder can "squeeze" the uterus or ovary behind it out of the pelvic cavity, or even in the abdomen. After the bladder is emptied, the organs return to the pelvic cavity and cannot be touched in the abdomen.

3. Ureter

It is a pair of muscular, round, cord-like long tubes that start from the renal pelvis and end at the bladder. Each is about 30 cm long and varies in thickness. The inner diameter of the thinnest part is only 3 to 4 mm, and the thickest can reach 7 to 8 mm. When performing gynecological surgery, care should be taken to avoid damaging the ureter.

Located at the posterior part of the pelvic cavity, its upper end connects with the sigmoid colon at the plane of the third sacral vertebra, passes downward through the pelvic diaphragm, and its lower end is connected to the anal canal. The total length from the left sacroiliac joint to the anus in an adult is 15 to 20 cm. The anal canal is 2 to 3 cm long and is surrounded by the internal and external anal sphincters and the levator ani muscles. The external anal sphincter is part of the superficial pelvic floor muscles. Therefore, care should be taken to avoid damaging the anal canal and rectum during gynecological surgery and delivery.

5. Appendix

The root of the appendix is ​​connected to the posteromedial wall of the cecum, the distal end is free, 7 to 9 cm long, and is usually located in the right iliac fossa. However, its position, length, and thickness vary greatly. In some cases, the lower end can reach the right fallopian tube and ovary. During pregnancy, the position of the appendix can gradually shift upward and outward as the pregnancy progresses. Therefore, when women suffer from appendicitis, the uterine appendages may be affected, and differential diagnosis should be taken seriously.