THE HUMAN

FEMALE
REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
Ovary
-A small, oval-
shaped glands
that are
located on
either side of
the uterus.
-It produces
egg cell.
Oviduct (fallopian tube)
-These are narrow tubes
that are attached to the
upper part of the uterus
and serve as pathways
for the ova (egg cells) to
travel from the ovaries to
the uterus
-They serve as
passageway of eggs
from the ovary to the
uterus; site of fertilization
Uterus
-It is a hollow, pear-
shaped organ that is
the home to a
developing fetus.
-The site of egg
implantation; is
where the fertilized
egg develops.
Vagina
-It is a canal that
joins the cervix (the
lower part of uterus)
to the outside of the
body. It also is known
as the birth canal.
-It receives the penis
of male during mating
ROLES OF HORMONES IN
FEMALE AND MALE
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
The entire reproductive system is dependent on
hormones. These are chemicals that stimulate
or regulate the activity of your cells or organs.
The brain and pituitary gland produce primary
hormones in the male and female reproductive
system, these are follicle-stimulating hormone
and luteinizing hormone.
IN MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is necessary for sperm
production (spermatogenesis)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) stimulates testis to produce
testosterone, which is also needed to make sperm.
The production of sperm cells and the release of semen can also
be regulated by other hormones. These hormones keep the
reproductive system properly functioning. For example, the
prostate glands, bulbourethral gland and seminal vesicle.
Chemicals from these glands nourish the sperm cells and help
them mature.
IN FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
In female reproductive system, hormones assist the
growth and maturation of egg cell. The follicle
stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone stimulate
the growth of about 15 to 20 eggs in the ovaries, each
in its own "shell," called follicle and stimulates the
ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone. These
hormones help to develop and maintain female sex
characteristics and play an important role in the
menstrual cycle, fertility, and pregnancy.
DISORDERS RELATED TO
HORMONE IN THE
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
1. Ovarian insufficiency is also called female
hypogonadism. This condition occurs when a
woman’s ovaries do not function properly before
the age of 40. As a result, the ovaries do not
produce enough estrogen or release eggs
regularly, often causing infertility, osteoporosis,
and depression.
2. Male hypogonadism is a condition
that occurs when the testicles do not
produce enough testosterone,
causing infertility, a decreased sex
drive, erectile dysfunction, fatigue,
and loss of secondary male sex
characteristics.
3. Polycystic ovary syndrome occurs
when women develop cysts in their
ovaries that cause hormonal
imbalances, particularly elevated
androgen levels, which cause
menstrual complications, fertility
problems, and other health issues.