Section 6
Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
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Oogenesis
Oogenesis is the maturation of the female gametes through meiotic division.
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Ovarian Cycle
The menstrual cycle is the physiological process that fertile women undergo for the purposes of reproduction and fertilization.
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Uterine (Menstrual) Cycle
The uterine cycle describes a series of changes that occur to the lining of the uterus, or endometrium, during a typical menstrual cycle.
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Hormonal Regulation of the Female Reproductive Cycle
The menstrual cycle is controlled by a series of changes in hormone levels, primarily estrogen and progesterone.
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Extrauterine Effects of Estrogens and Progesterone
Estrogen and progesterone have several effects beyond their immediate roles in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and labor.
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Female Sexual Response
Female sexual arousal causes physiological changes including increased blood flow to the genitals and enlargement and lubrication of the vagina.