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CervixPolycysticHormonesOvumPelvisOccursInfertilityAttached to the uterusTime of ovulationMenstrualEndometriosisEggs from the ovariesVaginaEctopicEmbryoUterus to the ovariesAttachesTestisSide of the ovaryConnect the ovariesNear the ovariesBlock the fallopian tubesFertilizationSurface of the ovariesTissueAbdominalStructuresMenstruationEstrogen and progesteroneBlockagesUltrasoundPCOSPregnancyAnatomySuspensory ligamProcess called ovulationDisordersAbdomenAmerican Society for Reproductive MedicineOvarian ligamentWoman's reproductiveEither side of the uterusEpithelial cellsPelvic organsPeritonealInfection of the reproductive organsZygoteFertilisationSalpingitisGametesImplantationToward the uterusTubalHormonal imbalancesOccurDuctsFemale reprodPubertyFertility problems
Cervix11
  • In extremely severe cases of endometriosis, a hysterectomy is recommended which removes the uterus, cervix and ovaries. (co.ke)
  • In some cases, the embryo attaches itself in the ovary, cervix, or the abdominal cavity. (co.ke)
  • The pelvis is in the lower abdomen and includes the fallopian tubes, the ovaries, the cervix, and the uterus. (healthline.com)
  • The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system, which also includes the fallopian tubes, uterus (womb), cervix (the neck of the uterus), vagina (birth canal) and vulva (external genitals). (cancercouncil.com.au)
  • These conditions include fallopian tube disease, disorders related to ovaries (ovulation), and factors related to the uterus or cervix. (carle.org)
  • This test uses sound waves to create an image of your uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries. (sparrow.org)
  • To identify a fallopian tube or other pelvic abnormality, doctors may take x-rays as a radiopaque contrast agent is injected through the cervix (hysterosalpingography), do ultrasonography after a salt solution is injected inside the uterus (sonohysterography), or view the organs through a viewing tube (laparoscope) inserted through an incision just below the navel. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the upper female reproductive organs (the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Problems in reproductive organs such as ovulation, when the developed egg is delivered from the ovary treatment, which happens when sperm meets the egg in the fallopian tube after going through the cervix and uterus, etc. these growing problems has made a great market requirement of these medicines in Pharma Business. (adorshea.in)
  • The more cephalad ends of the paired paramesonephric ducts are opened to the peritoneal cavity and develop into the fallopian tubes, while the more caudal portion fuses in the lower midline to form the uterovaginal primordium, which later develops into the epithelium and glands of the uterus and cervix. (medscape.com)
  • Complete failure of the müllerian system results in the absence of the fallopian tubes, the uterus, the cervix, and most of the vagina (Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome). (medscape.com)
Polycystic6
Hormones24
  • This organ is located in the scrotum and is responsible for the production of both sperm and male sex hormones, such as testosterone. (proprofs.com)
  • The ovaries also secrete hormones that play a role in the menstrual cycle and fertility. (wikipedia.org)
  • At puberty, the ovary begins to secrete increasing levels of hormones. (wikipedia.org)
  • Since the ovaries are able to regulate hormones, they also play an important role in pregnancy and fertility. (wikipedia.org)
  • In turn, the pituitary gland releases hormones to the ovaries. (wikipedia.org)
  • From this signaling, the ovaries release their own hormones. (wikipedia.org)
  • Women with PCOS have an imbalance of reproductive hormones that tend to produce higher levels of male hormones (androgens) causing missed or irregular menstrual periods. (co.ke)
  • stromal cells - form connective (supporting) tissue within the ovaries, and make the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. (cancercouncil.com.au)
  • Menopause - The hormones oestrogen and progesterone control ovulation and menstruation. (cancercouncil.com.au)
  • As you get older, the ovaries gradually make less of these hormones. (cancercouncil.com.au)
  • After menstruation , one of the next steps of the menstrual cycle is a process called ovulation that starts at the ovaries, which are reproductive organs that release hormones and store egg cells. (asu.edu)
  • This testing includes blood tests (to measure female hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone, and follicle-stimulating hormone), ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries, and even laparascopic surgery to look at the reproductive organs. (carle.org)
  • Ways to do this include lifestyle changes (such as losing or gaining weight), medicines (for medical conditions), hormones, and drugs, such as clomiphene citrate, to make the ovaries start to release eggs. (carle.org)
  • The ovaries come in pairs and prudence hormones in addition to sex cells. (vedantu.com)
  • Ovaries are part of the female reproductive system, and they are tasked with two main jobs: storing and producing eggs and creating the female hormones that prompt ovulation and menstruation (estrogen and progesterone). (vpfw.com)
  • During and after menopause, the ovaries stop releasing eggs and producing certain hormones. (cancer.net)
  • Understanding this lethal condition requires a general knowledge of the intact feline reproductive apparatus and the interaction between its physical constituents and the various hormones that influence its activity. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
  • The ovaries produce eggs and release sex hormones estrogen and progesterone, which control all kinds of uterine reproductive mayhem from period regulation to babymaking. (iheartguts.com)
  • Fertility massage is designed not only to increase the flow of blood to the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes, but also to increase a sense of well being, strengthen the immune system, stimulate the balanced production of hormones, and improve the health of the lymphatic system. (seattleacupuncture.com)
  • Whenever the need is, the gynecologist will employ medical interventions to check issues of hormones and ovulation regularity. (mummysgonemad.com)
  • To get back to normal ovulation and hormones production, your doctor will prescribe the appropriate medication for you to follow. (mummysgonemad.com)
  • These functions are partly regulated by the cyclical hormones of the reproductive cycle. (medscape.com)
  • The ovaries are the female pelvic reproductive organs that house the ova and are also responsible for the production of sex hormones. (medscape.com)
  • Each month, the ovaries go through a series of stages, depending on stimulation by the anterior pituitary hormones the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and the luteinizing hormone (LH). (medscape.com)
Ovum11
  • The correct answer is "egg" because the female sex cell, also known as the ovum or oocyte, is produced in the ovaries and released into the oviduct (fallopian tube) during ovulation. (proprofs.com)
  • The ovary is an organ in the female reproductive system that produces an ovum. (wikipedia.org)
  • Menstruation - Each month, from puberty to menopause, the ovaries release an egg (ovum). (cancercouncil.com.au)
  • The reason behind this is that if your corpus luteum weakens and dies in 9 days, ceasing the luteal phase hormone production, then your uterus starts shredding its lining instantaneously, leaving no time for the fertilized ovum to move from the Fallopian tube to the ovary, and get implanted to the uterus lining. (firstcry.com)
  • Ovulation is when an egg (ovum) is released from the ovaries. (drandreadis.com.au)
  • The ovum expelled by the ovary at the time of ovulation is captured by the pinna of the proboscis, by the tubal fringes. (cleverlysmart.com)
  • The male gamete, or sperm, and the female gamete, the egg or ovum, meet in the female's reproductive system. (kidshealth.org)
  • Complex coordinated contractions of the musculature are thought to be important for movement of the ovum from the distal end to the proximal end of the tube, while at the same time aiding in the movement of sperm from the proximal end to the distal end of the oviduct. (medscape.com)
  • The fallopian tubes capture the ovum after ovulation and serve as a conduit for its travel toward the uterus. (medscape.com)
  • The fallopian tube is both the conduit and the transporter of the ovum and the early conceptus. (medscape.com)
  • The fallopian tubes are involved in the transport of the ovum and sperm to the site of fertilization and in the movement of the early embryo to the uterine cavity. (medscape.com)
Pelvis6
Occurs14
Infertility23
Attached to the uterus2
  • The side of the ovary closest to the fallopian tube is connected to it by infundibulopelvic ligament, and the other side points downwards attached to the uterus via the ovarian ligament. (wikipedia.org)
  • These benign tumours can block the tubes, particularly where they are attached to the uterus. (kjivf.com)
Time of ovulation2
  • Their function is to transport the egg (released at time of ovulation) to the uterus. (ind.in)
  • The follicular phase is characterized by follicle development and growth, the goal being that one follicle matures and releases an egg at the time of ovulation, around day 14 of the female cycle. (medscape.com)
Menstrual6
Endometriosis8
  • More than eleven percent of women between the ages fifteen and forty-four in the US have endometriosis , which can often decrease a woman's quality of life due to painful symptoms and impair her reproductive potential. (asu.edu)
  • However, the researchers Ivo Brosens and Giuseppe Benagiano, who have written extensively about endometriosis and other reproductive health issues, point out that Rokitansky called the lesions that he observed sarcomas, a term associated with malignant growths, or growths that spread uncontrollably. (asu.edu)
  • According to the World Health Organization, over 10% of the female population of reproductive age suffers from endometriosis. (zivafertility.com)
  • Endometriosis- a condition in which the endometrium grows outside of the uterus on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or the intestines. (obgynmiamifl.com)
  • Other causes can include blocked fallopian tubes due to pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis. (cnjacu.com)
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection in the reproductive organs, and endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus. (cnjacu.com)
  • These obstructions can come from adhesions, which are bands of fibrous scar tissue that bind the pelvic organs and are caused by past pelvic infections, endometriosis, abdominal surgery or physical traumas. (seattleacupuncture.com)
  • Other major causes include blocked fallopian tubes, uterine fibroids, and endometriosis. (mummysgonemad.com)
Eggs from the ovaries2
  • The first procedure, in vitro fertilization, involves collecting mature eggs from the ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm in the laboratory. (healthylivingdoctor365.com)
  • This is why some younger women are choosing to freeze, or cryopreserve, their eggs-a minimally invasive procedure that involves harvesting unfertilized eggs from the ovaries and then freezing them for later use. (bewellshbp.com)
Vagina5
Ectopic7
Embryo8
  • The reproductive organs of mammals produce the gametes (sperm and egg cells), help them fertilize and then support the developing embryo. (wikibooks.org)
  • Without your fallopian tubes, your egg cannot become fertiziled and an embryo cannot reach your uterus for implantation. (ind.in)
  • The uterus is the organ intended to contain the fertilized egg, to ensure its evolution (embryo then fetus) and to expel it when it has reached the end of its evolution. (cleverlysmart.com)
  • For example, stress may affect the hormonal system to the point of delaying ovulation or preventing the implantation of the fertilized embryo. (seattleacupuncture.com)
  • Stress can block your attempt to get pregnant by creating hormonal imbalance, thus affecting ovulation timing, cervical mucus production, egg quality, sperm production, embryo implantation, and more. (seattleacupuncture.com)
  • Following fertilization, the zygote develops into an embryo and continues to travel through the fallopian tube into the uterine cavity, where it implants in the endometrium. (medscape.com)
  • Today, in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer (ET) bypass the fallopian tubes in the reproductive process and are additional options in the treatment of these patients. (medscape.com)
  • The ciliary motion of cells lining the tubal mucosa and the coordinated muscular activity of the uterus/fallopian tubes result in the successful transport of the gametes and early embryo through the fallopian tubes. (medscape.com)
Uterus to the ovaries2
Attaches3
  • The egg cell goes through the fallopian tube, which attaches the ovary to the uterus , where the egg cell can meet a sperm cell that fertilizes the egg cell. (asu.edu)
  • A ligament attaches the cow's uterus, oviducts, and ovaries, which are located in the pelvic area of the cow and suspended to allow for ease of movement and later to accommodate a growing fetal calf. (cowcaretaker.com)
  • The suspensory ligament of the ovary (infundibular pelvic ligament) attaches the ovary to the pelvic sidewall. (medscape.com)
Testis5
  • The other options, such as ovary, oviduct, and testis, are not the female sex cell but rather different reproductive organs or structures involved in the female reproductive system. (proprofs.com)
  • Sperm cells are produced in the male sex organ called the testis. (proprofs.com)
  • Same as that of the T.S. of the mammalian ovary, the T.S. of mammalian testis also has a thick fibrous tissue covering it known as tunica albuginea. (vedantu.com)
  • These discrepancies can be manifested in different gonadal combinations, including ovotestis with ovary, ovary and testis, bilateral ovotestis, and ovotestis and tesis. (medscape.com)
  • The gonads present may be bilateral ovotestes, or they may be a combination of a unilateral ovary or testis with an ovotestis on the contralateral side. (medscape.com)
Side of the ovary1
  • If the distal tubes are blocked, it is the end of the tube on the side of the ovary that is affected. (dawasante.net)
Connect the ovaries2
Near the ovaries1
Block the fallopian tubes1
Fertilization14
  • Sperm and egg meat in the fallopian tube for fertilization. (kjivf.com)
  • Ovulation may be infrequent or absent in some women, meaning fewer eggs are available for fertilization. (healthylivingdoctor365.com)
  • The ovaries make eggs and release them for fertilization. (cleverlysmart.com)
  • The fertilization of the egg by the sperm takes place in the tube. (cleverlysmart.com)
  • Surgery (such as to unblock fallopian tubes) and other methods, such as intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization, may also be tried. (carle.org)
  • This is because pieces of the uterine lining can end up in the tubes or on the ovaries and block the progression of sperm to the egg, thus preventing fertilization. (dawasante.net)
  • The blocked fallopian tubes do not allow the egg and sperm to converge, making fertilization impossible. (dawasante.net)
  • Treatment depends on the type and location of the abnormality (fallopian tubes or uterus) and a woman's age, but in vitro fertilization or surgery may be recommended. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This 100% natural herbal supplement is designed to support the reproductive system, eliminate toxins, and prepare the uterus for fertilization. (juohco.com)
  • Understanding the anatomy of a cow's reproductive system allows for better insight into the fertilization process , gestation , calving , and subsequent lactation which is a cyclical process that farmers must oversee. (cowcaretaker.com)
  • Understanding the purpose of each part of the reproductive tract is vital for understanding how the fertilization process works. (cowcaretaker.com)
  • Between days 7 and day 11 of your ovulation cycle, the body makes an egg for fertilization. (mummysgonemad.com)
  • The tube, which connects the peritoneal space to the endometrial cavity, captures the egg after ovulation and transports the sperm from the uterus to the fertilization site in the ampulla (the middle portion of the tube). (medscape.com)
  • Fertilization and early embryonic growth occur in the fallopian tubes. (medscape.com)
Surface of the ovaries2
  • The surface of the ovaries is covered with a membrane consisting of a lining of simple cuboidal-to-columnar shaped mesothelium, called the germinal epithelium. (wikipedia.org)
  • Then, it spreads to the surface of the ovaries and can spread beyond. (cancer.net)
Tissue13
  • Common reasons for blocked fallopian tubes include infection, pelvic adhesions and scar tissue. (kjivf.com)
  • Fallopian tubes are usually blocked by pelvic adhesions or scar tissue. (kjivf.com)
  • Endometrial tissue on the outside of other organs can also cause adhesions that block fallopian tubes. (kjivf.com)
  • Endometrial tissue can build up in the fallopian tubes and cause a blockage. (kjivf.com)
  • In some cases, laparoscopic surgery can open blocked fallopian tubes or remove scar tissue. (kjivf.com)
  • Using microscopes to examine tissue samples taken from patients' bodies, Rokitansky found endometrial cells growing in unusual parts of the body, such as the myometrium, the middle tissue layer of the uterus , and the ovaries. (asu.edu)
  • SO if the tissue ends up on one of your ovaries, you will feel a sharp pain on your left or right side during your periods as the tissue is bleeding on your ovary. (eirmedltd.com)
  • It happens when tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside of it (like on the fallopian tubes or ovaries), where it bleeds with every cycle. (whattoexpect.com)
  • Any mammalian ovary has a solid structure to it and is bounded by epithelium along with a thick layer of fibrous tissue, also known as tunica albuginea. (vedantu.com)
  • This build-up of tissue can prevent the eggs from leaving the ovaries or from being fertilized by the sperm. (dawasante.net)
  • The peritoneum is a tissue that lines the abdomen and most of the organs in the abdomen. (cancer.net)
  • A fold of this tissue called the omentum covers and connects the organs in the abdomen. (cancer.net)
  • An ovarian cyst is an abnormal growth of tissue that forms on the surface of the ovary and includes fluid. (cancer.net)
Abdominal7
  • Instead, the tubes open up into the peritonial (abdominal) cavity, very close to the ovaries. (ind.in)
  • And if you frequently experience abdominal pain mid-cycle for a few minutes up to a day or two, it could be ovulation cramping . (whattoexpect.com)
  • During this outpatient surgery, your doctor views your abdominal cavity and reproductive organs by making tiny incisions in your abdomen and inserting a fiber-optic tube with a small camera lens. (sparrow.org)
  • This technique focuses on promoting relaxation and decreasing abdominal scarring, pelvic adhesions, or tubal obstruction and increasing the function of the reproductive organs. (seattleacupuncture.com)
  • Most fertility massage methods use abdominal massage and/or lower-back massage that helps increase the blood flow to the reproductive organs. (seattleacupuncture.com)
  • The tubes sit within the abdominal cavity and are suspended by the mesosalpinx, a free edge of the superior portion of the broad ligament that contains the blood supply and nerves. (medscape.com)
  • Ovaries, when found, can occupy the normal abdominal position, although they may occasionally be found at the internal inguinal ring. (medscape.com)
Structures6
Menstruation1
Estrogen and progesterone1
Blockages4
  • Hysterosalpingography or HSG is a type of X-ray technique used to examine the inside of fallopian tubes to help diagnose blockages. (kjivf.com)
  • Other causes are problems with sperm delivery including blockages, injury to reproductive organs, structural issues or damage due to cancer treatment such as chemotherapy. (co.zw)
  • Fallopian Tube Issues: Blockages or damage to the fallopian tubes can prevent the sperm from reaching the egg or hinder the fertilized egg from reaching the uterus. (kahla.com)
  • With fertility massage, it is possible to remove these blockages by massaging the tissues that surround the internal reproductive organs. (seattleacupuncture.com)
Ultrasound3
  • Sonohysterography: Fluid is placed in the uterus through a thin tube, while vaginal ultrasound images are made of the uterus. (medlineplus.gov)
  • He ordered an ultrasound, and a mass was discovered in Wendy's ovary. (vpfw.com)
  • S/he can also perform an ultrasound of the ovaries to check various problems. (mummysgonemad.com)
PCOS1
  • Normally for women with PCOS, ovulation does not occur properly and an egg is not released. (co.ke)
Pregnancy3
  • If both tubes are completely blocked, pregnancy without treatment will be impossible. (kjivf.com)
  • While acupuncture can be helpful in setting the stage for a pregnancy, you'll likely still need reproductive treatments from an OB/GYN. (cnjacu.com)
  • Based on this updated knowledge, when discussing contraception to avoid future pregnancy, some doctors recommend removal of the fallopian tubes, rather than tying or banding the tubes, in order to lower the risk of ovarian/fallopian tube cancers. (cancer.net)
Anatomy3
  • The study of movements and the functions of various organ groups is the primary focus of functional anatomy. (baliyogaschool.com)
  • In almost every respect, the anatomy of the feline reproductive system corresponds to that of humans. (catwatchnewsletter.com)
  • Anatomy of the ovaries is displayed in the images below. (medscape.com)
Suspensory ligam2
  • The ovaries are uncovered in the peritoneal cavity but are tethered to the body wall via the suspensory ligament of the ovary which is a posterior extension of the broad ligament of the uterus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Nerve supply to the ovaries runs with the vasculature via the suspensory ligament of the ovary, entering the ovary at the hilum. (medscape.com)
Process called ovulation2
Disorders2
  • Ovulation disorders. (healthylivingdoctor365.com)
  • A blockage of the uterine tubes can be caused by various disorders, and in some rare cases even be present from birth without causing symptoms until the desire to conceive a child. (dawasante.net)
Abdomen3
  • In a few cases, blocked tubes can lead to mild, regular pain on one side of the abdomen. (kjivf.com)
  • Fallopian tubes - the narrow ducts or tubes in a woman's abdomen that carry the egg from the ovaries to the uterus. (westsidesisters.org)
  • This liquid helps the organs move within the abdomen and prevents them from sticking together. (cancer.net)
American Society for Reproductive Medicine1
  • By age 40, a woman's chance drops to less than 5 percent per cycle, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. (bewellshbp.com)
Ovarian ligament3
  • The ovaries lie within the peritoneal cavity, on either side of the uterus, to which they are attached via a fibrous cord called the ovarian ligament. (wikipedia.org)
  • The ovarian pedicle is made up part of the fallopian tube, mesovarium, ovarian ligament, and ovarian blood vessels. (wikipedia.org)
  • The ovarian ligament connects the uterus and ovary. (medscape.com)
Woman's reproductive2
  • This illustration shows a frontal and sagittal (side) view of a woman's reproductive system. (cancer.net)
  • It encompasses a woman's reproductive health through puberty, menopause, and beyond. (kailashhealthcare.com)
Either side of the uterus2
Epithelial cells2
Pelvic organs2
  • Sound waves are used to make a picture of the pelvic organs. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It can appear that the intestines are separate from your pelvic organs because medical graphics often show each in isolation from the other. (vpfw.com)
Peritoneal9
  • This is the first page of Cancer.Net's Guide to Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Peritoneal Cancer. (cancer.net)
  • In this guide, this group of cancers is referred to as "ovarian/fallopian tube cancer" because peritoneal cancer is relatively rare. (cancer.net)
  • When the term "ovarian cancer" is used, it includes both fallopian tube and peritoneal cancers because it may be unclear where the cancer started. (cancer.net)
  • Rarely, peritoneal cancer can develop after ovaries and fallopian tubes have been removed. (cancer.net)
  • Just as with ovarian cancer, some peritoneal cancers may begin in the fallopian tubes and spread from the end of the fallopian tube into the peritoneal cavity. (cancer.net)
  • The ostia or openings of the tube are about 1.5 mm in diameter at the cornual end and 3 mm in diameter at the peritoneal end. (medscape.com)
  • The peritoneal ostium lies at the base of the infundibulum and is surrounded by 20-30 irregular fingerlike projections (fimbriae), which spread over the surface of the ovary, and a single large fimbria (the fimbria ovarica), which is attached to the ovary. (medscape.com)
  • The fallopian tubes are symmetrical paired tubular organs that connect the peritoneal cavity to the endometrium in the uterine cavity. (medscape.com)
  • The fallopian tubes have critical functions in the reproductive process, including providing a conduit from the peritoneal cavity to the uterine cavity. (medscape.com)
Infection of the reproductive organs2
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the reproductive organs in women. (healthline.com)
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease- an infection of the reproductive organs that can be a complication of some STDs. (obgynmiamifl.com)
Zygote1
  • Fallopian tube problems (a blocked or damaged fallopian tube) can prevent sperm from reaching the egg or prevent the egg or fertilized egg (zygote) from moving from the ovary to the uterus to be implanted. (msdmanuals.com)
Fertilisation4
  • A blocked tube can prevent them from uniting and thus inhibits resulting fertilisation. (kjivf.com)
  • In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is an Assisted Reproductive Technique for those unable to conceive naturally. (zivafertility.com)
  • Damage to the cells lining the tube may inhibit sperm reaching the egg and achieving fertilisation. (ind.in)
  • The gonads - ovaries and testes - produce gametes , the haploid sexual reproduction cells made through meiosis , which upon fertilisation complete the chromosome set and start the development of a new human. (thealevelbiologist.co.uk)
Salpingitis1
  • The majority of the causes of obstruction are infections of the genital tract , especially of the tubes ( salpingitis ) which have occurred in the past. (dawasante.net)
Gametes2
  • The ovaries are the site of production and periodical release of egg cells, the female gametes. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the human reproductive process, two kinds of sex cells, or gametes (GAH-meetz), are involved. (kidshealth.org)
Implantation3
  • If an egg is fertilized by the sperm, it moves through the tube towards the uterus for implantation. (kjivf.com)
  • Other women - especially those who are trying to conceive - may experience unusual cramps outside of their period due to ovulation or implantation. (whattoexpect.com)
  • More rarely, cramps that suddenly appear after your period could be linked to ovulation or the implantation of a fertilized egg in the wall of your uterus. (whattoexpect.com)
Toward the uterus2
  • Once the egg is in the fallopian tube, tiny hairs in the tube's lining help push it down the narrow passageway toward the uterus. (kidshealth.org)
  • The egg that is released is picked up by the fimbriae of the uterine tube, and the egg is transported toward the uterus. (medscape.com)
Tubal5
  • Tubal blockage is by far one of the most common fallopian tube complications. (ind.in)
  • Tubal scarring can also affect the route that the egg takes through the fallopian tubes. (ind.in)
  • Tubal obstruction in the middle of the segment may be due to tubal ligation procedures, as this part of the tube is a common target for sterilization procedures. (dawasante.net)
  • In addition, some tubal sterilization procedures such as the Essure procedure target the part of the tube near the uterus. (dawasante.net)
  • Fallopian tube reconstruction for tubal disease was first documented in 1896. (medscape.com)
Hormonal imbalances2
  • This causes cysts to develop on the ovaries leading to hormonal imbalances, making it difficult to get pregnant naturally. (co.ke)
  • genetic conditions can impact fertility, either by affecting the development and function of reproductive organs or causing hormonal imbalances. (kahla.com)
Occur3
Ducts2
  • The male reproductive system consists of a pair of testes that produce sperm (or spermatozoa ), ducts that transport the sperm to the penis and glands that add secretions to the sperm to make semen (see diagram 13.2). (wikibooks.org)
  • The frontal section shows the fallopian tubes, 2 small ducts that link the 2 ovaries (1 on each side) to the hollow, pear-shaped uterus. (cancer.net)
Female reprod4
  • The male reproductive system and the female reproductive system both are needed for reproduction. (kidshealth.org)
  • The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system. (cancer.net)
  • Typically, the female reproductive system has 2 fallopian tubes, with 1 located on each side of the uterus. (cancer.net)
  • Promote the proper growth of the ovary, essential for the production of fertile and healthy eggs in the female reproductive system. (juohco.com)
Puberty3
  • The ovary changes structure and function beginning at puberty. (wikipedia.org)
  • Estrogen is responsible for the appearance of secondary sex characteristics for females at puberty and for the maturation and maintenance of the reproductive organs in their mature functional state. (wikipedia.org)
  • Gynaecology emphasizes on all other aspects of a female's reproductive health from the beginning of puberty through menopause and even beyond that. (kailashhealthcare.com)
Fertility problems3