Female Reproductive System

The female reproductive system is made up of the womb (uterus), ovaries, cervix,
fallopian tubes and vagina.

Click here for an interactive presentation on anatomy of Genito-Urinary System.

Click on the links below for topics on the conditions and diseases associated with the individual organs of the female genital system.

Uterus :: Ovary :: Cervix :: Fallopian Tube :: Vagina

Uterus (Womb) is a muscular organ, shaped like an upside down pear. Its inner lining
is called the endometrium. The neck, or entrance to the womb is the cervix, which has a small hole in its centre, called the os. Below are some of the common conditions,
treatment and procedures involving the Uterus. Click on the topics to find out more.

Endometriosis :: Menstruation and associated conditions :: Dilatation & Curettage (D&C)
:: Hysteroscopy :: Hysterectomy :: Prolapse of Uterus :: Fibroids :: Uterine cancer
Endometrial Ablation :: Endometrial Cancer

Ovaries are two small almond shaped glands that contain eggs (ova). The ovaries are responsible for the female sex hormones. Below are some of the common conditions, treatment and procedures involving the ovaries. Click on the topics to find out more.

:: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) :: Hormone Replacement Therapy
:: Infertility :: Ovarian Cancer

Cervix is the continuation from neck of uterus which has a small hole in its centre, called the os. Below are some of the common conditions, treatment and procedures involving the cervix. Click on the topics to find out more.

:: Pap Smear :: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) :: Cervical Cancer

Fallopian Tubes These are two small tubes that connect the Ovaries on either side to the uterus in the centre. These tubes carry the egg (ovum) from the ovary to the womb. Below are some of the common conditions, treatment and procedures involving the Fallopian tubes. Click on the topics to find out more.

:: Tubal Ligation :: Ectopic Pregnancy :: Salpingitis :: Salpingectomy

Vagina is a muscular canal around 7.5 cm long that extends from the neck of the womb to the genitals, or vulva. Below are some of the common conditions, treatment and procedures involving the vagina. Click on the topics to find out more.

:: Bacterial Vaginosis :: Prolapse