The Female Reproductive System

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The Female Reproductive System and the disorder Polycystic Ovary Syndrome The organs of the female reproductive system are found internally and externally include parts of the vagina which also receives the penis during sexual intercourse, and the breasts. The labia, the clitoris and a number of glands are all parts of the vagina found externally. Together these organs are known as the vulva. The internal organs which is made up of uterus is the home for the developing fetus, it also divided into two parts the lower part called the cervix which opens into the vagina and the main body of the uterus. The fallopian tubes are narrow tubes which are attached to the upper parts of the uterus and serve as tunnels for the ova to travel from the ovaries to the uterus. (See diagram 1 & 2) The menstrual cycle (Diagram1) (www.patient.co.uk) The female reproductive system (Diagram 2) How does the female reproductive system work? The female reproductive system is controlled by five main hormones released both by the brain, and the ovaries. The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that secretes the hormone called gonadotropin releasing hormones (GnRH).The pituitary gland also release two hormones called follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinsing hormone (LH) both are carried in the blood stream to the ovaries, where it stimulates the immature ova to start growing and also triggers ovulation and encourage the formation of the corpeus luteum. The combination of all of these hormones gives women their reproductive cycle. Progesterone and Oestrogen are produced in the ovaries. Oestrogen is produced by the ova and the corpeus luteum it helps to control the levels of GnrH, FSH and LH. Progesterone is release mainly by the corpeus luteum; it works with oestrogen and prepares the lining of the uterus for the fertilized ovum. It also prepares the breast for

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