The reproductive system is a group of organs in the human body responsible for reproduction, the process of creating offspring. In females, the reproductive system includes internal and external structures, primarily designed to produce eggs (ova), facilitate fertilization, support fetal development, and enable childbirth.

Female Reproductive System Overview:

• Ovaries: Small, almond-shaped organs that produce eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

• Fallopian Tubes: Tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus; they transport the eggs and are the usual site of fertilization.

• Uterus: A hollow, muscular organ shaped like an inverted pear, located in the pelvis. It is where a fertilized egg implants and develops during pregnancy. The uterus has three layers:

  • Endometrium: The innermost lining, which thickens each month to prepare for possible pregnancy.

  • Myometrium: The thick muscular middle layer responsible for contractions during labor.

  • Perimetrium: The outer layer that covers the uterus.

• Cervix: The lower narrow part of the uterus opening into the vagina. It allows menstrual blood to flow out and sperm to enter.

• Vagina: A muscular canal that connects the cervix to the outside of the body. It serves as the birth canal and the passage for menstrual flow and intercourse