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Vulva

The external female genital structures.

Mons pubis

Also known as the pubic mound; provides protection.

Labia majora

Major lips of the vulva, serve a protective function.

Labia minora

Minor lips of the vulva, sensitive to vaginal sensation.

Clitoris

A small organ at the top of the vulva, highly sensitive for sexual pleasure.

Bartholin’s glands

Glands located near the vaginal opening that provide lubrication.

Vagina

The canal leading from the external genitals to the cervix and uterus.

Cervix

The lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

Uterus

A female reproductive organ where fertilization and development of the fetus occur.

Endometrium

The inner lining of the uterus that thickens in preparation for a possible pregnancy.

Fallopian tubes

Tubes through which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus.

Fimbria

Finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes that help guide the egg.

Ovaries

Glands that produce eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

Testis

The male reproductive organ that produces sperm and testosterone.

Seminiferous tubules

Tubules in the testes where sperm is produced.

Epididymis

A duct behind the testis where sperm matures.

Vas deferens

A duct that conveys sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

Prostate gland

Gland that produces seminal fluid.

Ejaculatory duct

Duct that sperm travels through to exit the male body.

Sperm disorders

The most common cause of male infertility.

Erection

The process where the penis becomes enlarged and stiff due to blood engorgement.

Vasocongestion

Blood engorgement in sexual organs, contributing to erection.

Hormone surgery

Surgical interventions pertaining to hormone levels affecting fertility.

Estrogens

Female hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle.

Progesterones

Hormones that prepare the uterus for a potential pregnancy.

Androgens

Male hormones, including testosterone, that influence male characteristics.

PMS

Pre Menstrual Syndrome; a combination of physical and psychological symptoms before menstruation.

Multiple orgasms

A series of orgasms occurring in quick succession.

Gender dysphoria

Discomfort or distress experienced by individuals whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth.

Cisgender

An individual whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.

Transgender

An individual whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Intersex

A condition in which an individual is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t fit typical definitions of male or female.

Homologous structures

Anatomical features that are similar in different species, indicating common ancestry.

Klinefelter’s syndrome

A genetic condition in boys characterized by an extra X chromosome, leading to symptoms like infertility.

Dominican Republic syndrome

A condition resulting in individuals identifying as male, undergoing male development during puberty despite initially being assigned female.