Female Reproductive System Overview

The visible external parts of the female reproductive system, including the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibule, and hymen.

A fatty pad overlying the pubic bone, covered in hair after puberty, protecting internal organs.

Outer folds of skin protecting the internal female genitalia.

Inner folds of skin inside the labia majora.

Sensitive, erectile tissue homologous to the male penis, key for sexual pleasure.

Area between labia minora, containing urethral and vaginal openings and bartholin glands.

Thin membrane partially covering the vaginal opening.

Secrete mucus during arousal, found in the vestibule.

Triangular slit in the vulva where the urethra opens.

Muscle and tissue between the vagina and anus.

Surgical cut during childbirth to prevent perineal tearing.

Fibromuscular tube from vulva to uterus, for menstrual flow and childbirth.

Lower part of the uterus connecting to the vagina. It has the internal and external OS to regulate what goes in.

Pear-shaped organ where a baby develops.

Rounded upper region of the uterus, above fallopian tube openings.

Main part of the uterus.

Narrow region between the body and cervix.

Two tubes that transport egg from ovaries to uterus.

Produce eggs and hormones.

Lower part of the uterus, divided into supravaginal and vaginal portions.

Uterus is tilted forward and slightly bent forward.

The uterus has three layers—endometrium (mucosa), myometrium (muscle), and perimetrium (outer layer).

Changes happening in the ovary during the menstrual cycle.

Changes in the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle.

Shedding of the uterine lining.

The hormonal pathway that controls the menstrual cycle, involving the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and ovaries.

The onset of menstruation.

The cyclical changes in the ovary during the menstrual cycle, consisting of follicular, ovulatory, and luteal phases.

The phase of the ovarian cycle where the follicle matures, culminating in ovulation.

The phase of the ovarian cycle where the mature egg is released from the ovary.

The phase of the ovarian cycle after ovulation, characterized by the formation and function of the corpus luteum.

A temporary endocrine gland that forms from the ruptured follicle after ovulation and secretes progesterone.

A hormone crucial for maintaining the uterine lining during pregnancy or the luteal phase; promotes uterine lining growth.

The cyclical shedding of the uterine lining when fertilization doesn't occur.

The process of a fertilized egg attaching to the uterine wall.

The absence of fertilization of the ovum (egg).

GnRH stimulates the anterior pituitary to release FSH and LH, regulating the female reproductive cycle.

Stimulates ovarian follicle development and estrogen production.

Increased estrogen levels trigger positive feedback on GnRH and LH release.

LH peaks around days 13-14 of a 28-day cycle.

Triggers the release of a mature ovum (egg).

Develops after ovulation, secretes progesterone; aiding implantation.

Menstrual, proliferative, secretory, and ischemic phases.

Shedding of the endometrium.

Endometrium repair and thickening. FSH and estrogen.

Path for the ovum to the uterus; fertilization often happens here.

Interstitial, isthmus, ampulla, and infundibulum.

The inner lining of the uterus.

The middle muscle layer of the uterus.

The outer layer of the uterus.