(1) Female internal reproductive organs: Female internal reproductive organs include vagina, uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes.
①Vagina:Between the bladder, urethra and rectum, it is the inner and outer A channel in the middle of the reproductive organs. It is the female sexual organ and menstrual discharge channel, and is also the only way for the fetus to be delivered during normal delivery. As a sexual organ, the outer 1/3 of the front wall of the vagina is a sensitive area for sexual excitement.
②Uterus: The uterus is located in the true pelvic cavity, with the bladder in front and the rectum adjacent to the back , there are ovaries, fallopian tubes and broad ligaments of the uterus on both sides, which are connected downward to the vagina. The uterus is the place where menstruation occurs, the passage for sperm to ascend during sex, and the place where the fetus develops and grows after conception. It is shaped like an inverted pear and can be divided into two parts: the cervix and the body of the uterus. When an adult female is not pregnant, the uterus is about 7.5 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 2 to 5 cm thick.
③Ovary:The ovary is the nest of eggs and the most important organ among the female reproductive organs. The ovaries are a pair of oblate ellipsoids located on both sides of the uterus, which can produce eggs and ovulate periodically, and can secrete female hormones – estrogen and progesterone.
④ Fallopian tube: The fallopian tube is a pair of slender tubes located on the left and right sides of the uterus, about 10 cm long , one end is connected with the uterine horn, and the other end is free and close to the ovary. The top of the free end is umbrella-shaped and can pick up eggs discharged by the ovary. The fallopian tube is the place where sperm and eggs combine to form a fertilized egg, and it is also the channel that transports the fertilized egg into the uterine cavity. When there are abnormalities such as inflammation in the fallopian tubes, the transport of fertilized eggs will be affected, which is one of the important causes of infertility or ectopic pregnancy (commonly known as ectopic pregnancy).
(2) Female external reproductive organs: Female external reproductive organs include the mons pubis, labia majora, clitoris, vaginal vestibule, and perineum.
The clitoris is erectile, is a highly sexually sensitive area for women.
① Mons pubis: Located at the lowest part of the female anterior abdominal wall, that is, the raised fat in front of the pubic symphysis pad. There is thick subcutaneous fat, and pubic hair begins to grow on the skin in puberty, which is distributed in a triangle with the tip downward. The mons pubis protects the vagina and prevents bacteria from invading the vagina.
②Labia majora:The labia majora are a pair of raised skin folds near the inside. In unmarried or childless women, the labia majora on both sides naturally close together to cover the vagina and urethral opening. In multiparous women, the labia majora on both sides often separate. The labia minora are a pair of thin folds located on the inside of the labia majora. The surface of the labia minora is moist like mucous membrane, brown in color, has sebaceous glands, hairless, and rich in nerve endings, so it is extremely sensitive. During sexual excitement, the labia minora become congested and edematous, and may increase in size 2 to 3 times. It is one of the sexually sensitive zones.
③Clitoris: Refers to the top between the labia minora on both sides, consisting of two erectile Composed of spongy bodies, varying in size. The glans clitoris is rich in nerve endings and is extremely sensitive. It will erect when you are sexually excited. It is the most important part of the sexually sensitive organ.
④Vaginal vestibule: Refers to the diamond-shaped area between the labia minora on both sides. Above the vestibule is the clitoris, in front of the vestibule is the urethral opening, and behind the vestibule is the vaginal opening. The vaginal opening is covered by a thin mucous membrane called the hymen. There is a hole in the middle of the hymen. The size, shape of the hole, and the thickness and elasticity of the membrane vary from person to person. Menstrual blood flows out through this hole. The soybean-sized gland at the back of the labia majora is the Bartholin gland, and its glandular duct opens into the groove between the labia minora and the hymen.
⑤Perineum: Refers to the soft tissue between the anus and the back of the labia.
This article is provided by Baidu Reading and is excerpted from \”Three Months Before Pregnancy – Pregnancy Preparation Period\” Author: Wang Liru