Female Reproductive System

An elastic tube-like passageway that expands during birth to allow for the baby to pass through.

• Uterus

• Endometrium

• Cervix

• Vagina

The muscle that is responsible for holding and nourishing a developing fetus.

• Uterus

• Endometrium

• Cervix

• Vagina

A structure or knot of tissue in front of the vaginal opening that contains sensitive nerve endings and functions in sexual arousal.  

• Clitoris

• Labium (Both)

• Vulva

• Feminine Hygiene Products

Part of the vulva that is made up of external fatty folds and thin inner folds surrounding the urinary and vaginal openings.

• Clitoris

• Labium (both)

• Vulva

• Feminine Hygiene Products

The hormone that is responsible for female features such as enlarged breasts.

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• Fallopian Tubes

• Ovaries

The tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus, once released from the ovary the ovum travels through them.

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• Fallopian Tubes

• Ovaries

When one sperm cell enters an egg cell (ovum).  

• Ovulation

• Ovum

• Fertilization

• Menustration

The process where the lining of the uterus isn’t needed for pregnancy so it breaks down and passes out of the body.

• Ovulation

• Ovum

• Fertilization

• Menustration

Adolescents often experience menstrual cycles occurring more or less frequently then monthly, this is normal and should be resolved within a year or so             products as the reproductive system matures.

• Pre menstrual Syndrome

• Irregular Periods

• Dysmenorrhea

• Toxic Shock Syndrome

The levels of certain hormones change just before menstruation causing mood swings, bloating, and breast tenderness

• Pre Menstrual Syndrome

• Irregular Periods

• Dysmenorrhea

• Toxic Shock Syndrome