Female Reproductive Anatomy

Female Reproductive Anatomy

What is the menstruation cycle?What is the menstruation cycle?“Period”Monthly bleeding that most healthy women of reproductive age experienceMenstrual cycle last 24 to 35 daysDuring the cycle the lining of the uterus builds up and prepares for pregnancyThe main reason for a menstrual cycle is to enable a woman to become pregnant If no pregnancy occurs the lining of the uterus is released in the form of blood and tissue

“Period”Monthly bleeding that most healthy women of reproductive age experienceMenstrual cycle last 24 to 35 daysDuring the cycle the lining of the uterus builds up and prepares for pregnancyThe main reason for a menstrual cycle is to enable a woman to become pregnant If no pregnancy occurs the lining of the uterus is released in the form of blood and tissue

What is ovulation?What is ovulation?

The phase in the menstrual cycle in which an egg is released

An egg is also know as an ovum

Menstrual Cycle

The phase in the menstrual cycle in which an egg is released

An egg is also know as an ovum

Menstrual Cycle

Ovaries

Size and shape of a large almondResponsible for producing• hormones - progesterone and

estrogren• ova (eggs) A woman is born with approximately

250,000 ova in each ovary

Ovaries

Size and shape of a large almondResponsible for producing• hormones - progesterone and

estrogren• ova (eggs) A woman is born with approximately

250,000 ova in each ovary

Fallopian Tubes Two ducts that transport ova from the

ovary to the uterus

Fallopian Tubes Two ducts that transport ova from the

ovary to the uterus

Uterus

• The hollow muscular organ that is the site of menstruation, and implantation

• About the size of a pear, but expands with pregnancy

• Referred to as the womb

Uterus

• The hollow muscular organ that is the site of menstruation, and implantation

• About the size of a pear, but expands with pregnancy

• Referred to as the womb

Cervix Lower part of the uterus and upper

part of the vagina During labor the cervix will expand to

about 4 inches (10 centimeters)

Cervix Lower part of the uterus and upper

part of the vagina During labor the cervix will expand to

about 4 inches (10 centimeters)

Vagina• A thin walled muscular tube • Used for sexual intercourse• Passageway for sperm• Canal for menstrual fluid and

babies

Vagina• A thin walled muscular tube • Used for sexual intercourse• Passageway for sperm• Canal for menstrual fluid and

babies

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HymenA thin membrane partially covering the opening of the vagina

Labia Minora and Majora Majora is the outer fold of tissue on either side of the

vaginal opening. Minora is the inner folds

• Urethra Tube like structure that carries urine out of the

body.

HymenA thin membrane partially covering the opening of the vagina

Labia Minora and Majora Majora is the outer fold of tissue on either side of the

vaginal opening. Minora is the inner folds

• Urethra Tube like structure that carries urine out of the

body.

Mons pubisThe mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic bone

Clitoris A small knob of tissueSensory organ

Located just above the vagina.

Mons pubisThe mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic bone

Clitoris A small knob of tissueSensory organ

Located just above the vagina.

External Female Reproductive Organs

External Female Reproductive Organs

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What is Toxic Shock Syndrome? A potentially life threatening

condition caused by bacteria and linked to the use of super absorbent tampons

What is Toxic Shock Syndrome? A potentially life threatening

condition caused by bacteria and linked to the use of super absorbent tampons