The Female Reproductive The Female Reproductive SystemSystem

The female reproductive system has The female reproductive system has four main functions.four main functions.Produces estrogen and progesterone, Produces estrogen and progesterone,

which is necessary for sexual which is necessary for sexual development and reproduction.development and reproduction.

Stores and releases reproductive cells Stores and releases reproductive cells called eggs.called eggs.

Allows for fertilization to take place.Allows for fertilization to take place.Nourishes and protects the developing Nourishes and protects the developing

child.child.

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Ovaries-two female reproductive Ovaries-two female reproductive glands, releases eggs.glands, releases eggs.

Fallopian tubes-lead from ovaries to Fallopian tubes-lead from ovaries to the uterus. Fertilization of the egg the uterus. Fertilization of the egg takes place here.takes place here.

Uterus-pear-shaped organ in which a Uterus-pear-shaped organ in which a developing child is nourished.developing child is nourished.

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Cervix-the opening at the bottom of Cervix-the opening at the bottom of the uterus.the uterus.

Vagina-muscular passageway that Vagina-muscular passageway that leads from the uterus to the outside leads from the uterus to the outside of the body.of the body.Menstrual flow leaves the body through Menstrual flow leaves the body through

the vagina.the vagina.A baby is pushed out of its mother’s A baby is pushed out of its mother’s

body through the vagina.body through the vagina.

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Labia-the folds of skin that cover the Labia-the folds of skin that cover the opening of the vagina.opening of the vagina.

Menstrual CycleMenstrual Cycle

Ovulation-process by which the Ovulation-process by which the ovaries release a single mature egg, ovaries release a single mature egg, starts at puberty.starts at puberty.

Menstruation-the flow of the uterine Menstruation-the flow of the uterine lining material from the body.lining material from the body.Usually starts between ages 9-16.Usually starts between ages 9-16.When pregnant, lining is not shed so no When pregnant, lining is not shed so no

menstruation.menstruation.

Menstrual CycleMenstrual Cycle

Occurs approximately every 28 days, Occurs approximately every 28 days, but can vary.but can vary.

Last for about 5 days, but can vary.Last for about 5 days, but can vary.Teen’s cycle can change.Teen’s cycle can change.

FertilizationFertilization

Sperm enters the vagina, travels Sperm enters the vagina, travels through the uterus to the fallopian through the uterus to the fallopian tubes where fertilization takes place.tubes where fertilization takes place.

Fertilization-union of the sperm and Fertilization-union of the sperm and egg.egg.After egg is fertilized the egg moves to After egg is fertilized the egg moves to

the uterus, implants on the wall, grows the uterus, implants on the wall, grows and develops.and develops.

Female Health ConcernsFemale Health Concerns

Vaginitis-inflammation, pain, itching Vaginitis-inflammation, pain, itching and discharge.and discharge.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)-Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)-physical and emotional discomfort.physical and emotional discomfort.HeadacheHeadacheFatigueFatigueIrritabilityIrritabilityAcneAcneAbdominal crampsAbdominal cramps

Female Health ConcernsFemale Health Concerns

Toxic shock syndrome-bacterial Toxic shock syndrome-bacterial infectioninfectionHalf of all cases are linked to tampon use.Half of all cases are linked to tampon use.SymptomsSymptoms

FeverFeverVomitVomitRashRashDiarrheaDiarrheaFaintingFainting

Female Health ConcernsFemale Health Concerns

Men can get toxic shock syndrome Men can get toxic shock syndrome following following BurnsBurnsBoilsBoilsInsect bitsInsect bitsInfections after surgeryInfections after surgery

Female Health ConcernsFemale Health Concerns

CancerCancerBreast cancerBreast cancerOvarian cancerOvarian cancerUterine cancerUterine cancerCervical cancerCervical cancer

Female Health ConcernsFemale Health Concerns

Infertility-the inability to have Infertility-the inability to have children.children.

Caring for the female Caring for the female reproductive system.reproductive system.

Shower daily, particularly during Shower daily, particularly during menstruation.menstruation.

Yearly appointments with your Yearly appointments with your gynecologist.gynecologist.

Perform breast examinations every Perform breast examinations every month.month.

Keep a record of menstrual cycle.Keep a record of menstrual cycle.