Female Reproductive System – Physiology (Nursing)

The female reproductive system has unique features that change as a woman passes through different stages of development. It’s important to understand the different cycles that the female reproductive organs undergo and which hormones regulate the cycles.

In this course, you will learn about the basic aspects of the menstrual cycle, the ovarian cycle, and the hormones that regulate these cycles. You will also learn more about female reproductive cells and the processes of oogenesis and follicle development.

Lastly, we’ll discuss how follicle development is related to reproduction and how the sex of an individual is biologically determined.