Female Reproductive Surgery 16 aug 17

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Female Reproductive Surgery
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Description

• Primary function of the female reproductive
  system is the creation and support of new life.
• External Genitalia
• Labia are divided into two parts labia majora
  and labia minora.
• The clitoris is the sensitive, erectile tissue
  anterior to the vaginal opening.
• Bartholins glands are two small rounded glands
  on either side of the vaginal opening that
  produce a mucus secretion to lubricate the
  vagina.
• Perineum - area between the vaginal opening and
  anus.

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• Mammary Glands
• Mammary glands also known as breasts
• The areola is the dark pigmented area that
  surrounds the nipple.
• Mammary glands produce milk shortly after
  childbirth.
• Ovarian Cancer third most common cancer of the
  female reproductive system, however, more women
  die of it than other forms of cancer.
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) inflammation
  of female reproductive organs not associated with
  surgery or pregnancy can be a complication of
  STDs and lead to infertility and tubal
  pregnancies.

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• Internal Genitalia (see Figure 14.10, p.259)
• Includes two ovaries, two fallopian tubes,
  one uterus, and the vagina.
• Ovaries almond shaped organ in
  the lower abdomen located on either
  side of the uterus. Contain
  follicles (fluid filled sacs)
  and ova (female egg).
• Fallopian tubes carry ova from ovary
  to uterus and sperm upward from the
  vagina and uterus.

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