Mons Pubis

Mons Pubis

The mons pubis (or mons veneris) is a rounded, fatty area situated over the pubic symphysis of the pubic bone. In adult females, it forms a prominent mound and is covered with pubic hair following puberty. The size of the mons pubis varies with the level of hormone and body fat.

Anatomy

The mons pubis is divided into the mons pubis proper and the mons pubis extension. The mons pubis proper is located above the pubic bone, while the mons pubis extension, also known as the upper mons pubis, extends from the mons pubis proper to the navel.

The mons pubis is made up of subcutaneous fat and skin, which are rich in nerve endings and blood vessels. It serves as a protective cushion for the underlying pubic bone during sexual intercourse.

Function

The primary function of the mons pubis is to protect the pubic bone and internal reproductive organs from impact and damage. It also plays a role in sexual attraction due to its size, shape, and the presence of pubic hair.

Clinical significance

Changes in the size or appearance of the mons pubis can be a sign of certain medical conditions. For example, an enlarged mons pubis can be a symptom of obesity or polycystic ovary syndrome. Conversely, a reduced mons pubis can be a sign of malnutrition or hormonal imbalance.

In some cases, individuals may seek cosmetic surgery, known as monsplasty or pubic lift, to reduce the size of the mons pubis for aesthetic reasons.

See also

• Pubic hair
• Pubic symphysis
• Polycystic ovary syndrome