Download Female Reproductive System

The Female
Reproduction System
Consists of
FEMALE
ORGANS
involved in
PRODUCING
OFFSPRING
The Female Glands that
produce Eggs and
Estrogen are the
OVARIES
The Female
Reproductive cells
are called
EGGS or OVA
During PUBERTY the
egg cells begin to
develop.
Release of a mature
egg from the ovary is
called
OVULATION
and is a part of the
MENSTRUAL CYCLE
THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE
(USUALLY BEGINS BETWEEN 8 – 13yrs. Old)
1.
2.
3.
One ovary produces a
mature egg.
Lining of Uterus prepares
for fertilized egg.
Lining breaks down &
leaves body if no egg is
fertilized (Menstrual Flow).
Fallopian Tubes
Connect
ovaries to
the uterus.
The Uterus
Is a muscular organ also known as
the womb
Supports fertilized EGG and
Developing of fetus.
Vagina
Connects the uterus and
the outside of the body.
Fertilization
or
Conception
Is the union of an egg and sperm
1.
3 Conditions associate with the
Menstrual Cycle
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) –
illness cause by bacteria, usually
when tampons are used.
Symptoms – Diarrhea, rash,
headache, vomiting, dizziness,
sudden high fever,
& fainting. Medical care needed
PMS
(Premenstrual Syndrome)
A group
of changes that can affect a
female before her menstrual period.
Some changes – headache,
backache, tenderness of breasts,
bloating feeling, weight gain, quick
mood changes, & depression
Menstrual Cramps
Painful cramps usually caused
by contractions of the uterus.
Fallopian Tubes
Uterus
Cervix
Vagina
Ovary
Fimbria