WOMENS HEALTH

Female anatomy: This makes a dramatic Change anywhere from 9 years of age onward, when puberty starts. The secondary sexual characteristics commence, giving the female body the general form it will retain for life.

Breast development: Although socially desirable, overdevelopment can be even more burdensome than underdevelopment. If poorly endowed by nature, don't give up. Breast development may continue until age 20 or even later. But personality and a brain that works are more precious and lasting attributes to be sought for than superficial physical traits.

External reproductive organs: Pubic hair discreetly hides the lot. The vulva (larger lips and smaller lips) guard the vestibule, or vaginal entrance. The hymen is overrated, and more mythical than real. The clitoris is the real up-tempo swinger, centre of sensuality and the essence of sexual gratification.

The vagina: Although males would adjudicate otherwise, it is merely a closed container with little more than moist corrugated walls.

The uterus: Also called the womb. It consists of the neck, or cervix, which juts into the upper end of the vagina. This is the site where the smear tests' for early diagnosis of cancer are carried out. The body, or corpus, Is the main part (the nursery, so to speak). Both are prime sites for developing life-threatening cancer.

The oviducts: Also called the Fallopian tubes. They convey the egg to the uterus, usually non-fertilized but occasionally in the pregnant state if it chances to meet a sperm half-way along

The ovary: This is where the eggs are produced, and one hatches each 28 days, to be swept into the oviduct en route to the uterus.

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Womens health