Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Significance of the Reproductive System

The reproductive system is part of the human body consisting of vital organs working together to foster procreation. Other important substances include pheromones, hormones and fluids. The genitalia or penis and ovaries are some of the major organs which contribute to the reproductive system.

The reproduction process will commence upon sexual intercourse. As the erected penis is inserted inside the vagina, the semen will be transferred inside the woman. The semen contains the sperm which will push through the cervix until it reaches the fallopian tube. The ovum will then be fertilized. Once the fertilization and implantation succeeds, the development of the fetus will begin inside the uterus for nine months. This phenomenon is called pregnancy.

The development stage will end once the female is in labor and the offspring is born. This can either be through normal delivery or caesarean procedure.

The most important part of the reproductive system is the male and female organs. The male reproductive system consists of different organs. It can be found outside the body near the pelvic region. The male reproductive organ produces the spermatozoa needed for the fertilization of the ovum inside the female's uterus.

There are three categories of the male reproductive organ. First is the sperm production. It starts at the testes stored in the scrotum. The scrotum regulates the temperature inside for sperms to be healthy. All undeveloped sperm cells will go through the epididymis where it will be developed and stored. The ejaculatory fluid glands are the second which consist of the prostate, seminal vesicles and vas deferens. The last one includes the penis, vas deferens, Cowper's gland and the urethra. They are responsible in the disposal of the sperm into the female's vagina.

The female reproductive system largely differs compared to the males. The organs of the female are found inside the body. The main parts of the female reproductive system include the vagina which receives the sperm, the uterus which serves as the storage for the developing fetus, and the ovary which produces the egg. The breast is an essential part of the reproductive organ which helps in the parenting of the new born baby.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Having A Baby At 40 - Putting The Brakes On An Aging Reproductive System!

Women today are not only running the household but possibly a business as well which does not leave a lot of time for having babies.

It may not be till she is 40 that she is able to focus her attention on getting pregnant. Her doctor may fill her head with all the things that can go wrong if she is having a baby at 40 (egg quality, down syndrome in the baby and genetic abnormalities). But it is a fact more and more women at the age of 40 are giving birth to healthy babies.

Some adjustments and treatments may be needed to restore the reproductive system to a more youthful state by slowing the pace of ovarian aging. This can be greatly helped by:

Eating whole foods such as organic fruit and vegetables, which will restore vitality. This is done by.

Not smoking and drinking alcohol even moderately as it will age you prematurely and bring on an early menopause. Other stimulants such as coffee, energy drinks and herbal teas can be harmful also.

Moderately exercising at least 3 times a work will improve circulation to the bodies' organs bathing the ovaries and egg with nourishment from rich, oxygenated blood.

A woman's ovaries may respond negatively to poor diet, toxins and stress hormones but they will also respond positively to a healthy diet and lifestyle.