The reproductive system
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The female reproductive system
The female reproductive system is an important part of the human body. It allows women to have babies, but it also plays a role in overall health by producing hormones that control different functions in the body. It is made up of several parts, both inside and outside the body.
The main parts of the female reproductive system
The female reproductive system has several key parts, each with a specific role.
Ovaries – These are two small, oval-shaped organs found inside the lower belly (abdomen). They store eggs (ova) and release one egg each month in a process called ovulation. The ovaries also produce important hormones, including oestrogen and progesterone, which help control the menstrual cycle and prepare the body for pregnancy.
Fallopian tubes – These are two thin tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus. When an egg is released from an ovary, it travels through one of these tubes. If sperm from a male fertilises the egg, this usually happens ...
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