THE FEMALE REPRODUCTION SYSTEM

OVARIES

• The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs and the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
• Ovaries release a mature egg (ovum) every month.

EGGS

• Eggs are the sex cells of females and can be fertilized by sperm.
• When an egg and sperm join, a new life begins.

THE PATH OF THE EGG

• Once released from the ovary, the egg moves through the Fallopian tube towards the uterus.
• The uterus is where the egg can be fertilized/developed.

FALLOPIAN TUBE

• A Fallopian tube is a female reproductive organ that connects an ovary to the uterus.
• (Egg travels through this to uterus)

UTERUS

• A muscular organ about the size of a fist.
• Fertilized eggs develop in the uterus.

CERVIX

• The cervix is the narrow base of the uterus.

POSSIBLE PROBLEMS

• Cystitis, vaginitis, delayed puberty, menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), toxic shock syndrome, endometriosis, ovarian cyst, and cervical cancer. :(

HYGIENE

• Always wipe front to back.
• Exercise regularly/healthy diet.
• Wash le area.
• Change sanitary napkins/tampons every 4-6 hours
• Have an annual exam.

COOL FACTS 😎

• You are born with all the eggs you will ever have.
• (And you will never use all 6-7 million of them!)
• The uterus contains some of the strongest muscles in the entire female body.