FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SURGERY
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. Bartholin’s 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.
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 STD’s and lead to infertility and tubal pregnancies.
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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