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Many changes happen in female bodies during <u>puberty</u>. For example, about once a month, an egg is released from one of the almond-shaped organs known as the <u>ovaries</u>. This process is called <u>ovulation.</u>
The egg then enters the <u>fallopian tube</u>. For a few days, the egg cell travels through this tube towards the <u>uterus</u>. The lining of this organ, called the <u>endometrium,</u> thickens in preparation for a fertilized egg. If the egg is not fertilized by the male <u>sperm cell</u>, it will leave the body, along with the lining of the uterus and a small amount of blood. This process is called <u>menstruation</u>.
The <u>cervix</u> is located at the bottom of the uterus and has a tiny opening at its centre. This may also be a common site of cancer in female bodies, which a doctor can check for during a <u>PAP</u> test.
The <u>vagina</u> is the female sexual organ through which menstrual blood passes and is the canal that a baby travels down during birth. Some female bodies have a thin fold of skin near the opening to the vagina, which is called the <u>hymen</u>.
The entire outside of the female genitals is called the <u>vulva</u>. There are folds of skin, which are part of this organ, that protect the opening from infection. The <u>outer la.bia</u> are the outermost, and have pubic hair growing on them. The <u>inner la.bia</u> are darker in colour because they are made of erectile tissue. The inner labia come together to form a protective hood around the <u>cli.toris</u>.