Fallopian tube

reproductive system and male reproductive system. Female Anatomy: Breasts= Also called mammary glands, play a vital role in the reproductive process because they produce milk, a process called lactation, to nourish the newborn. Uterine tubes= Also called the fallopian tubes or oviducts, are approximately 5 ½ inches long and run from the area around each ovary to either side of the upper portion of the uterus. Uterus= the uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ that contains a thick muscular wall,…

Each nephron consists of small blood capillaries called glomerulus, and the renal tubule. Urea, and water forms urine as it passes through the nephrons and down the renal tubules of the kidney. The two ureters are narrow tubes that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder, the bladder is an organ located in the lower abdomen, its walls will relax and expand in order to hold the urine and as it contracts the urine will empty. The urethra allows urine to pass outside…

Approximately twenty percent of couples worldwide experience fertility problems (Infertility in women, 2014), but with IVF available, those couples have the opportunity to become parents. Professor Robert Edwards and gynaecologist Dr Patrick Steptoe started working alongside each other in 1968, with the intention of finding a remedy to assist couples experiencing fertility problems. This essay will describe IVF, and the events leading up to its revelation, furthermore the impact it made at the…

couple has yet to experience pregnancy. Secondary infertility occurs when a couple conceived a child, but were unable to conceive another child after one year of attempting to reproduce. Infertility has many causes: “ovulation problems, blocked Fallopian tubes, uterine problems, uterine fibroids, age, stress, poor diet, and athletic training (MedicineNet, 2016).” While the percentage of women facing infertile problems has remained stagnant in the prior fifty years, methods…

person has woman chromosomes, ovaries, but external genitals appear male. This is usually the result of a female fetus exposition to excess male hormones before birth. The labia fuse, the clitoris enlarges to appear like a penis, but uterus and fallopian tubes remain normal. This condition is also called 46, XX with virilization (or pseudohermaphroditism- condition in which a female develops characteristics associated with male…

Different Methods of Contraception How it works Advantages of Contraception Disadvantages of Contraception How effective is it against Contraception How effective is it protecting you against HIV Natural Family Planning (Rhythm method) A menstrual calendar is used to predict when the woman will be fertile and when she is less at risk of fertilization taking place. It also involves the woman taking her temperature regularly. The women can then work out when she must avoid intercourse and when she…

Dyspareunia, Female Dyspareunia is pain associated with sexual activity. This can affect any part of the genitals, and there are many possible causes. This condition ranges from mild to severe. Depending on the cause, dyspareunia may get better with treatment, or it may return (recur) over time. CAUSES The cause of this condition is not always known. Possible causes include: • Cancer. • Psychological factors, such as depression, anxiety, or previous traumatic experiences. • Severe pain…

medical technology assist people with kidney failure or with lung failure. The comparison is made when there is assistance with medical technology and procreation. To be honest, I have never thought of it that way. If there is a blockage in the fallopian tube, then why can’t medical technology be used to fix this medical issue? As long as the procreation stays within the bounds of marriage, then medical technology should be a good thing. It’s a fair question to ask but the problem I have with…

There are a large number of young individuals dealing with a lack of knowledge regarding safe sex as the rate of teen pregnancy in the United States for 2013 was 29.6 in 1000. (UN Data 2015) As children reach puberty is important that they are educated about the changes that are occurring within their body. With a proper education which provides important information on being sexually active, teens can become knowledgeable in the use of contraceptives, how to avoid contracting a sexually…

Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in the ovaries, affecting only women. It is the sixth common tumor among women. However, it is the second deadliest cancer, behind breast cancer, among women above age 40. Each year,there are 100,000 diagnosed cases. It has been scientifically known for 150 years. Ovary cancer comes in four stages with one being more lethal than the other. Ovarian cancer affects the body by developing a tumor in one or both ovaries. This is referred to as Stage 1. Those tumor…