Female Reproductive System Terminology

noun a female reproductive organ in which ova or eggs are produced

• The ovary is the female reproductive organ that produces eggs.
• I heard she's having surgery to remove a cyst from her ovary.
• I can't believe she's pregnant again, her ovaries must be working overtime!
• Her creativity is like a blooming garden, each idea a new flower in her ovary.

noun a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis, where fertilized eggs are implanted and develop into fetuses

• The fertilized egg implants itself in the lining of the uterus during pregnancy.
• She's having some discomfort in her uterus and needs to see a doctor.
• I can't believe her uterus is giving her so much trouble.
• The organization serves as the uterus for nurturing new ideas and projects.

noun the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman's life

• The average age of menarche in girls is around 12 years old.
• My little sister just had her menarche, she's growing up so fast.
• I remember when I got my first period, it was like a menarche bomb went off!
• The company's expansion into international markets marked a new menarche in their business growth.