Female reproductive system consists of internal and external genitalia. Internal organs include vagina, uterus, ovaries and uterine tubes. Vagina extends from uterus to vulva, facilitating menstruation and childbirth. Uterus houses developing fetus and placenta, divided into body, isthmus and cervix. Ovaries release eggs and secrete hormones for fertility
Corpus luteum is temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries. Develops from ovarian follicle after ovulation. Size ranges from 2 to 5 cm in diameter. Cells develop from follicular cells surrounding follicle
Antral follicle is a secondary or tertiary ovarian follicle. Forms fluid-filled antrum adjacent to oocyte. Granulosa and theca cells continue mitosis with increasing antrum volume. Maximum diameter reaches 20-22 mm during ovulation. Granulosa cells differentiate into four distinct subtypes
Gonads are mixed glands producing gametes and sex hormones. Male gonads (testicles) produce sperm, female gonads (ovaries) produce eggs. Gonads evolved independently several times
Journal covers Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Andrology, Pregnancy and Endometriosis. Internal medicine research includes Fetus, Placenta and Preeclampsia. Endocrinology focuses on Receptor, Gene expression and Cell biology. Andrology research deals with IVF, Oocyte and Embryo