The Reproductive System

• To produce egg and sperm cells
• To transport and sustain these cells
• To nurture the developing offspring
• To produce hormones

These duties are divided among the primary and secondary, or accessory, reproductive organs. The ovaries in the female, and the testes in the male are the primary reproductive organs, or gonads. These primary organs are responsible for producing the egg and sperm cells, or gametes, and hormone production. The purpose of hormones is to aid in the maturation of the reproductive system, promote the development of sexual characteristics, and regulate the normal physiology of the reproductive system. All of the other reproductive system's organs, ducts, and glands are considered secondary, or accessory, reproductive organs. These structures are used in transport and for sustaining the gametes and as well as nuturing the developing offspring.
 

Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System - Vulva, Cervix, Uterus

Anatomy of the Breast - Epithelium, Lobules, Ductal System, and Stroma
 

Male Reproductive System Topics:

Overview of the Penis - Anatomy, histology, and pathology of the penis

Overview of the Testicles - Cryptochordism, Testicular Torsion, Seminomas, Teratomas

Overview of the Prostate - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy and Prostate Cancer

Female Reproductive System Topics

Vaginal and Vulvar Diseases - Lichen Sclerosis, Paget's Disease, Vulvar Cancer

Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes - Polycystic Ovary Disease, Endometriomas, Ectopic

Overview of the Endometrium - Evaluation and Changes During the Menstrual Cycle Pregnancyening

Endometriosis - Diagnosis and Treatment

Endometriosis and Endometrial Hyperplasia - Definitions, Causes, and Classification

Uterine Leiomyomas - A Case Study covering Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Adenomyosis and Leiomyomas - Uterine Fibroids and Leiomyosarcomas

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - Endometritis, Endometrial Polyps, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
 

The Breasts

Pathology of the Breast - Proliferative Disorders, Inflammatory conditions, Male Breast Diseases

Clinical Aspects of Breast Disorders - Breast Mass, Mastalgia, Discharge, Breast Infections

Tumors of the Breast - Fibroadenoma, Phyllodes Tumor, Sarcoma, Epithelial Tumors

Breast Cancer - Risk Factors, Examination, and Imaging

Carcinoma of the Breast - Genetics, Risk Factors, Classifications, Staging, and Prognosis

Infectious Diseases of the Reproductive System

Common Gynological Infections - Candidiasis, Bacterial Vaginosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Herpes, HPV

Cancer of the Reproductive System

Cervical Cancer - Screening, Risk Factors, Causes, and Outcomes 

Endometrial Cancer - Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Staging

Ovarian Cancer - Screening, Staging, and Evaluation

Ovarian Neoplasms - Epithelial Neoplasms, Serous, Mucinous, and Germ Cell Tumors

Prostate Cancer - Staging, Prognosis, and Treatment

Screening Techniques

Pap Smears - A detailed coverage of Pap Smears focusing on risks and benefits

Pap Smears and Mammograms Q&A - Answers to frequently asked questions regarding scre

Overview of Mammograms - A detailed coverage of mammograms focusing on risks and benefits

Pregnancy

Pathology of the Placenta - Abnormalities, Hydatidiform Moles, Choriocarcinoma

Maternal Adaptations to Pregnancy I - Introduction and Cardiovascular Changes

Maternal Adaptations to Pregnancy II - Hemotologic, Pulmonary, Renal, and Digestive Changes

Maternal Adaptations to Pregnancy III - Skin, Breast, Muskuloskeletal, and Endocrine Changes

Overview of Abortion - Definitions, Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Abortion