women reproductive system

What Does the Female Reproductive System Do?

The female reproductive system is in the pelvis. The pelvis is located between the hips. It includes
the organs that only women have. The female reproductive system allows a woman to:
• store eggs
• have sex
• protect a baby while it grows
• give birth

Functions of Female Reproductive Organs

• Ovaries: Women have two ovaries. Each ovary sends an egg to the uterus every other month.
• Cervix: It joins the uterus to the vagina.
• Uterus: An organ that holds the baby until birth; also called the womb. It connects the cervix and the fallopian tubes.
• Fallopian tubes: Tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus. The eggs go through the fallopian tubes into the uterus.
• Vagina: It connects the cervix to the outside of the female body.

Women can do something very special

that men cannot do: give birth to
children. Having a baby is a very special
time for many women.
It is important to know if your body is
ready to have baby. This means you
should be physically and emotionally healthy.

• What is menstruation?
• What is menopause?
• How do I plan for pregnancy and childbirth?
• How do I care for my baby?