E
Endometrium
Is the lining of the uterus which grows during the menstrual cycle under the influence of oestrogen and progesterone. The endometrium grows in anticipation of nurturing an implanted embryo in the event of a pregnancy. It sloughs off if implantation does not occur.
F
Fallopian tube
Are the two tubes which connect the ovaries to the uterus. They allow the egg to pass through to the uterus.
M
Menopause
Cessation of the menstrual cycle. This usually occurs around the age of 50.
O
Oestrogen
The female sex hormone which controls the development of sexual characteristics.
Ovary
One of two small oval bodies situated on either side of the uterus. The ovary is where the eggs are developed and released during ovulation.
Ovulation
The discharge of an ovum from the ovary.
Ovum
The female reproductive cell which, after fertilisation, develops into an egg.
P
Progesterone
The hormone secreted after ovulation during the second half of the menstrual cycle. It prepares the lining of the uterus (endometrium) for implantation of a fertilised egg and allows for complete shedding of the endometrium at the time of menstruation.
Prostaglandins
A group of chemicals which tend to stimulate contractions of uterus and may cause cramps.
U
Uterus
The muscular organ at the top of the vagina. Babies develop in the uterus and menstrual blood comes from the uterus.
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