Two small, round glands located on either side of the vaginal orifice (opening) that produce a mucous secretion to lubricate the vagina.

Sensitive organ of erectile tissue located anterior to the vaginal orifice.

Also called the oviducts or uterine tubes are ducts that extend from the upper end of the uterus to a point near but not attached to each ovary. These ducts carry the ovum from the ovary to the uterus and receive sperm travelling upward from the vagina and uterus.

Small finger-like extension at the end of the fallopian tube that catch the ovum as it leaves the ovary.

Labia majora and labia minora are the external genitalia.

Small sac located in the ovaries, containing an egg cell.

Area between vaginal orifice and anus that is cut during an episiotomy to ease in childbirth.

Beginning of menstrual flow that occurs at the onset of puberty.

Also known as menses. The normal periodic discharge of bloody fluid. This is the process of shedding of the lining of the uterus.

Afterbirth allowing exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products between the mother and child during pregnancy, without allowing maternal blood and fetal blood to mix.

Connects the fetus to the placenta, contains two ateries and one vein.

Absence of the monthly menstruation, as during pregnancy.

Abdominal pain, occuring midway between menstrual periods, usually occurring at ovulation.

Premenstrual Syndrome - symptoms before menstruation.