Female Anatomy (Reproductive System)

• Fallopian Tube:
  - narrow tubes that are joined to the upper part of the uterus and act as pathways for egg cells (ovum) which allows them to move from the ovaries to the uterus
  - The Fallopian Tube is usually where fertilization of an egg by sperm cells occur (conception), than the fertilized egg travels to the uterus (where it is placed in the uterine lining
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• Ovaries:
  - small egg shaped organs on both sides of the uterus
  -where eggs and hormones are produced
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• Uterus (womb):
  - shaped like a pear (hollow), area where babies grow and develop
  - 2 components: cervix and corpus
  -Cervix: lower part of uterus (connects uterus and vagina); hole that allows menstrual blood to leave and sperm to enter (used to give birth)
  -Corpus: bigger portion of your uterus that grows during pregnancy

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• Vulva: 2 folds of skin
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  Labia majora and labia minora:
  - Labia majora (outer large lips): protect opening of urethra (tube that carries urine out of body) and vagina
  - Labia minora (inner small lips)
          -protect opening of urethra (tube that           carries urine out of body) and vagina
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• Vagina- muscular canal that acts as a passageway for blood during menstrual cycle, used during sexual intercourse, and carries sperm until it enters the uterus
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  Clitoris- connected between labia majora and minora; sensitive piece of tissue
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• Hymen- tissue that surrounds vaginal opening, has no purpose in the reproductive system (protects babies from infections duirng pregancy)
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Period Hygiene:

• Exercise! It can help minimize cramps and other pain during the cycle.
  - Take walks, stretch, or run!
• Use a heating pad or a warm cloths over your lower back or stomach to reduce pain
  - If the pain is becoming hard to handle take over the counter pain relievers like ibuprofen (Advil); of course make sure to know if you aren't allergic to any products before taking anything
• Irregular periods are normal especially when first beginning years of menstruating
  -Make sure to go to regular checkup to insure you are healthy and well!