Female Reproductive System Flashcards
Structures
Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, vulva, perineum, mammary glands
How many layers are in the uterus?
three layers
What is another name for the fallopian tubes?
Uterine tubes
What is an external structure?
The vulva
What is another name for mammary glands?
Breasts
What is the first menstrual period called?
menarche
What is the average menstrual cycle?
28 days
What day does ovulation occur?
Day 14
What are the two phases called that occur in the ovary?
Follicular phase and luteal phase
When does menopause normally occur?
Ages 45-55
What causes menopause?
The reproductive hormone levels decrease and the ovarian ova gradually degenerates.
Symptoms of menopause?
Hot flashes, headaches, insomnia, mood swings, and urinary problems