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The Female Reproductive System: Functions, Organs, and Potential Issues

This chapter explores the female reproductive system, its three main functions, and the organs involved. It also covers menstruation, fertilization, and ways to care for the reproductive system. Common issues such as PMS, toxic shock syndrome, infertility, vaginitis, and cancer are also discussed.

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The Female Reproductive System: Functions, Organs, and Potential Issues

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  1. Chapter 7 Lesson 4 The Female Reproductive System

  2. The Female Reproductive System Three main Functions - Stores and releases female reproductive cells called eggs - System allows fertilization to take place - Nourishes and protects the developing child until birth

  3. The Female Reproductive System Ovaries – Female reproductive glands. - Produce Estrogen - hormone that regulates female sexual development

  4. Fallopian Tube Egg travels from fallopian tube to uterus

  5. Uterus Fertilized egg becomes implanted. The pear shaped organ where child developes

  6. Endometrium Lining of the uterus

  7. Cervix • Opening at the bottom of the Uterus

  8. Vagina • Muscular passageway leading from the uterus to the outside of the body

  9. Menstruation • Once puberty begins, the ovaries star to release a single mature egg (ovulation) • At same time lining of the uterus thickens • If fertilization – egg implants • If no fertilization – egg shed along with thickened lining (menstruation) • Happens about every 28 days – last 5-7 days

  10. Fertilization • Sperm entering the vagina travel to the fallopian tubes • Fertilization takes place I the fallopian tube when male sperm cell and female cell unite • Egg then moves from fallopian tube to uterus and implants

  11. Caring for the Reproductive System • Shower or bath daily (keeping clean especially important during menstruation) • Regular check ups with gynecologist • Monthly breast exams to check for unusual lumps • Keep record of your menstrual cycle, to make sure it does not become irregular

  12. Problems of the Female Reproductive System • Premenstrual syndrome – (PMS) – May cause physical and emotional changes • Headaches, breast tenderness, irritability • May be mild or severe Toxic Shock Syndrome – Rare Bacterial infection linked to use of tampons - high fever, rash and vomiting, death if not treated - Avoid using high absorbent tampons and change every 4 hours or more

  13. Problems of the Female Reproductive System • Infertility – Being unable to produce children • Vaginitis – Vaginal infection, causing itching, pain • Cancer – Can affect breasts, ovaries uterus, or cervix

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