This document defines key terms and structures of the female reproductive system including the ovaries, vagina, fallopian tubes, and uterus. It describes the menstrual cycle and how it typically lasts 28 days and involves ovulation around day 14. The document also lists and briefly defines common problems that can occur with the female reproductive system such as cystitis, vaginitis, delayed puberty, menstrual cramps, PMS, toxic shock syndrome, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, cervical cancer, and breast cancer. It emphasizes the importance of routine mammograms for detecting breast cancer.

1. Female Reproductive
System

2. Terms
 Ovaries- the female reproductive organs that produce eggs
and the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
 Vagina- the female reproductive organ that connects the
outside of the body to the uterus and receives sperm
during sexual intercourse.
 Fallopian Tubes- the female reproductive organs that
transport an egg from the ovary to the uterus.
 Uterus- the female reproductive organ that provides a
place to support a developing human
 Menstrual Cycle- a monthly series of hormone controlled
changes that prepare the uterine lining for a pregnancy.

3. Female Reproductive System

4. Development of the Egg

5. Menstrual Cycle
 Average menstrual
cycle lasts 28 days
 Ovulation usually
occurs on the 14th day
of the cycle
 Stress, diet, travel,
exercise, weight gain,
weight loss, and
illness

6. Problems That Occur
 Cystitis
 Vaginitis
 Delayed Puberty
 Menstual Cramps
 Premenstrural syndrome
 Toxic shock syndrome
 Endometriosis
 Ovarian Cyst
 Cervical Cancer

7.  Cystisis- inflammation of the urinary bladder.
 Vaginitis- vaginal infection by fungus, bacteria, or protozoa,
can come from STD’s
 Delayed Puberty- Late puberty due to anorexia, endocrine
problems, excessive weight loss and or over exercise.
 Menstrual Cramps- cramps due to hormone substances during
menstruation.
 PMS- mental and physical changes related to menstrual cycle.
 Toxic Shock Syndrome- Poisoning of body from bacterial
toxins
 Endometriosis- growth of tissue from uterine lining outside the
uterus.
 Ovarian Cyst- failure of follicle in ovary to rupture and release
an egg
 Cervical Cancer- abnormal division of cells in the cervix, could
have came from an STD

8. Breast Cancer
 Usually occurs with older women
 Can often be treated
 Have routine mammograms

9. The End