Female Reproductive System I

Histology 2016-2017
Department of Anatomy &Histology: Dr.Rajaa Ali
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The Female Reproductive System I


? Overview of the Female Reproductive System.
? Ovary.
? Follicle Development Ovulation Capacitation and Fertilization Atresia
Ovulation
Blood Supply and Lymphatics Innervation .
? Uterine tube.
? Uterus.
? Cyclic Changes During the Menstrual Cycle .
? Implantation
? Cervix ..
? Placenta.
? Vagina.
? External Genitalia.
? Mammary Gland.
Blood Supply and Lymphatics. Innervation .

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Overview:
The female reproductive system consists of internal sex organs and external genital structures.
• The internal female reproductive organs are the ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina (Fig.1). They are contained mainly within the pelvic cavity and in the perineum.
• The external genitalia include the mons pubis, labia majora and minora, clitoris, vestibule and opening of the vagina, hymen, and external urethral orifice. The mammary glands are included in this system because their development and functional state are directly related to the hormonal activity of the female reproductive system. Similarly, the placenta is included because of its functional and physical relationship to the uterus in pregnancy.
Female reproductive organs undergo regular cyclic changes from puberty to menopause.
The ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus related to neural activity and changes in hormone levels during each menstrual cycle and during pregnancy.