The Female Reproduction System Consists of FEMALE ORGANS involved in PRODUCING OFFSPRING 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) 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 know as the womb Is a muscular organ also know as the womb Supports fertilized EGG and Developing of fetus. 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

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. 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 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. Painful cramps usually caused by contractions of the uterus.

Vagina Cervix Uteru s Ovary Fimbria Fallopian Tubes