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Female

Reproductive
System

Dr.Ayesha Shaukat
Ovaries

• Ovaries One on each side of the lower abdomen,


size and shape of an almond.
• Two functions: production of hormones, one
being estrogen, and storage of ova.
Fallopian Tubes

• Fallopian Tubes Two narrow hollow tubes on


either side of the uterus.
• This passageway from the ovary to the uterus is
about 8 – 10 cm long and is where the ova
travels when released from the ovary.
Uterus

• Also called the womb. It is very low in the abdomen,


nowhere near the stomach.
• In an adult female the uterus is the size and shape of a
clenched fist.
• each month forming a thick, nutrient-rich lining of
blood and tissue.
Cervix

• The lower part of the uterus.


• It is normally in a nearly closed or collapsed
state.
Menstrual cycle
• The process in which ripen or release one
mature ova.
• The average menstrual cycle will repeat itself
about every 28 days, but normal menstrual
cycles can range from 21 to 40 days
Changes in Pituitary Hormones
Days 1-14
• During the first half of the cycle (Days 1-14) the
pituitary produces (Follicle stimulating hormone)
FSH, which stimulates ova production.
• This hormone also triggers the release of
estrogen from the ovaries.
Changes in Pituitary Hormones
Days 14-28
• On the 14th day the pituitary begins releasing
Luteinizing hormone(LH) causing ovulation
• LH also directs the production of progesterone which
maintains the growth of the endometrium.
• If the ova is not fertilized upon arrival in the uterus
progesterone levels drop causing estrogen levels to
drop leading to menstruation.
Changes in the Ovaries
• Stage 1 - ovum begins to develop
• Stage 2 – ova continues to ripen; follicle growth
• Stage 3 - Ovulation fully mature ova bursts out of
follicle
• Stage 4 – ova enters fallopian tube follicle
remains and forms the corpus luteum.
Changes in Ovarian Hormones:
• Estrogen -gradually increases during days 1-14;
signals body to thicken the lining of the uterus.
Levels drop sharply after ovulation.
• Progesterone -Levels remain low during the first
half of the cycle and then increase sharply
during the second half of the cycle. Maintaining
the growth of the endometrium lining.
Changes in the Uterus

• Stage 1- Menstruation- Endometrium


breaks down and blood, mucus, tissue, and
the egg are shed through the cervix.
• Stage 2- Menstrual flow stops &
endometrium begins to thicken.
• Stage 3- Endometrium continues to thicken.
• Stage 4- The endometrium is at it’s thickest
P ituita ry
G la n d

P ro d u c e s
LH
L u t in iz in g H o rm o n e

T rig g e rs O vu la tio n
a n d th e fo rm a tio n o f th e
C o rp us L utium
W it h in t h e o v a ry

P ro d u c e s
P ro g e ste ro ne

C o n tin u e s ute rine lining th ic k e n in g

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