The female reproductive system is information about women’s sexuality and fertility. It is also composed of several organs such as your hormones, ovaries, cervix, vagina, uterus and fallopian tubes. The structure of these organs is vital to a healthy functioning reproductive system.

An egg lives 12-24 hours after leaving the ovaryNormally only one egg is released each time of ovulation. Ovulation can be affected by stress, illness or disruption of normal routines

The length of the menstrual cycle can vary from a short cycle of only 21 days to a long cycle of 40 days. The length of the cycle is calculated by counting the first day of bleeding as day 1 and then counting until the very last day before the next bleed (period).

The cervix is the neck of the womb, and plays an important part in reproduction. The cervix produces mucus which prevent bacteria from ascending up the genital tract and infecting the uterus and fallopian tubes.