The Reproductive System

The uterus is a part of the female reproductive system, not the male reproductive system.

The ovaries produce eggs, produce hormones, and also produce sperm in some cases.

The prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system, not the female reproductive system.

Fertilization is the process by which a sperm fertilizes an egg.

The fertilized egg implants in the uterus after fertilization.

Gestation is the period of time from conception to birth.

The average length of a human pregnancy is 9 months.

Luteinizing hormone (LH) is the hormone that is responsible for stimulating ovulation.

Progesterone is the hormone that is responsible for maintaining the lining of the uterus during pregnancy.

Infertility is the condition in which a woman is unable to conceive.

Dysmenorrhea is the condition in which a woman experiences painful periods.

Oligomenorrhea is the condition in which a woman experiences irregular periods.

Menorrhagia is the condition in which a woman experiences heavy bleeding during her periods.

Metrorrhagia is the condition in which a woman experiences bleeding between periods.

Amenorrhea is the condition in which a woman experiences no periods.