THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE

SYSTEMCh 18 Lesson 3

Functions

produces female sex hormones stores female reproductive cells

Ova- female reproductive cells

 

Reproductive Organs

Uterus- hollow, muscular, pear-shaped organ inside a female’s body…nourishes and protects the ovum from conception to birth

Ovaries- female sex glands that store the ova and produce female sex hormones

Fallopian tubes- pair of tubes with fingerlike projections that draw in the ovum

Vagina- muscular elastic passageway that extends from the uterus to outside the body

Ovulation/Menstruation

The process of releasing a mature ovum into the fallopian tubes each month (alternating)

Menstruation- shedding of the uterine lining

The menstrual cycle Days 1-13- new egg is maturing in ovary Day 14- mature egg is released Days 15-20 egg travels through fallopian tube

to uterus Days 21-28 If egg has not been fertilized

menstruation begins

Care of the Female Reproductive System

Bathe Regularly Practice Abstinence from Sexual Activity Breast Self-Exam Regular Yearly Check-Ups Vaccinations

Problems of Female Reproductive System

Mentstrual Cramps PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) Infertility

Endometriosis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)

Vaginitis Blocked Fallopian Tubes Ovarian Cysts Cancer