Anatomy & Physiology › Section Y · Reproduction and development › Topic Y.2
The ovarian reproductive system
The ovarian reproductive system makes oocytes and hormones, carries an oocyte towards a possible meeting with sperm, and prepares the uterus to receive an embryo. Two linked monthly cycles, one in the ovary and one in the uterine lining, run the whole process through hormonal feedback.
In this topic
- The organs and the ovary
- Oogenesis: a process paused for years
- Folliculogenesis: from primordial to tertiary
- Hormones of the ovarian cycle
- Worked example: when does ovulation happen?
- The uterine tubes
- Uterus, cervix and vagina
- The menstrual cycle
- Worked example: hormonal contraception as feedback
- Breasts, menopause and common conditions
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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