Female Reproductive System
The female reproductive system consists of a pair of ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina and vulva and the cervix. The main functions of the female reproductive system are to produce eggs, receive the sperms, provide the site for fertilisation, implantation of the growing embryo and development of the foetus. It also produces hormones that controls the various stages of ovulation and the maintenance of pregnancy.
The Cervix
The cervix is another name for the neck of the womb. The womb and cervix are part of a woman's reproductive system, which is made up of the
- Vagina
- Womb, including the cervix
- Ovaries
The Ovaries
These are small, oval-shaped glands that are located on either side of the uterus. The ovaries produce eggs and hormones.The eggs are produced one at a time, every alternate month.
The Vagina
The vagina is the birth canal. It is the passage that leads from the neck of the womb (cervix) to the vulva.
The Vulva
The vulva is visible from outside the body. It forms the skin flaps around the entrance to the vagina.
The Fallopian Tubes
The fallopian tubes are part of a woman's reproductive system.The two fallopian tubes come out from the sides of the womb. The tubes are very fine and about 10cm long. An egg is released from an ovary during the menstrual cycle every month. The egg moves through the fallopian tube and down to the womb.