FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

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  • Three main functions of Female Reproductive System
    • Stores egg cells/ova female hormones
    • Create offspring
    • Give birth
  • Internal organs
    • Ovaries
    • Fallopian tubes
    • Fimbriae
    • Uterus (Womb)
    • Cervix
    • Vagina
  • External Organs (Vulva)
    • Mons Pubis
    • Labia Majora (Outer lips)
    • Labia Minora (Inner lips)
    • Vaginal Opening
    • Clitoris
  • Vulva - the external part of the female reproductive organs or EXTERNAL GENITALIA
  • Ovaries - female sex glands
  • Ovaries - two rounded organs, one on either side of the uterus
  • Ovaries - contains the ova, eggs, and hormones that cause the egg to mature
  • Two types of hormones in FRS - Estrogen and Progesterone
  • Ova (ovum) - egg, female sex cells
  • Fallopian Tubes - tubes that carry eggs, ova, from ovaries to uterus
  • Fimbriae - finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes that reach out and "grab" the egg as it leaves the ovary
  • Uterus (womb) - pear shaped hollow muscular organ that receives, holds and nourishes the fertilized ovum during pregnancy
  • Uterus (womb) - with thick muscular walls that are highly elastic and can stretch many times its normal size
  • Endometrium - The uterine lining (bloody tissue lining)
  • Endometrium - thickens to prepare for the attachment
  • Endometrium - shed during monthly menstrual period
  • Cervix - the neck of the uterus (lower portion); protrudes into the top of vagina
  • Cervix - the passageway between the uterus and the vagina
  • Cervix - site of glands that secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina
  • Vagina - an elastic, muscular tube that is a passagewat between the uterus and the outside of the body (vulva)
  • Vagina - also called the birth canal
  • Vagina - the female organ for intercouse
  • Vagina - 4 to 8 inches long; capable to stretch for birth of baby
  • Ovulation - when a mature ovum (egg) is released from the ovaries
  • Ovulation - travels along the fallopian tubes to the uterus
  • Menstruation - the process of shedding the uterine lining discharging blood and tissue out of the female body
  • Menstruation - occurs only when an ovum is not fertilized
  • The menstrual cycle occurs usually for 28 days
  • Menstrual Cycle - starts at puberty and continues until menopause (due to increase of hormones)
  • Days 1-8 menstruation - Menstrual period
  • Days 9-13 - days before release egg hormones cause an egg to mature in one ovary ; body is preparing for egg
  • Day 14 - egg is released into one fallopian tube
  • Days 15-28 - days after egg is released; egg travel through fallopian tubes to uterus waiting to be fertilized
    1. Menstruation
    2. Body is preparing for egg
    3. Ovulation
    4. Egg travel through the fallopian tube to the uterus waiting to be fertilized
  • The most likely time to get pregnant us around ovulation time
  • Infertility - inability to get pregnant. Due to blocked fallopian tubes, failure to produce eggs, endometriosis, or and STD left untreated
  • Ovarian cysts - growths on the ovary. Symptoms include a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen and abdominal pain, swelling, and bloating
  • Infections - symptoms inflammation of vaginal tissue, discharge, burning, itching and painful urination
  • Toxic shock Syndrome - associated with tampon use and some contraceptive devises; symptoms include fever, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, rash
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) - diseases spread through sexual contact