• Functions of the female reproductive system: This is to describe the physiology. Do not discuss any anatomical description.

The primary function of the female reproductive system is to prepare the body for possible pregnancy, and to be able to carry out a pregnancy whenever it occurs. The functionality of this system is carried out through the release of different hormones, namely:

• Gonadonatropin-releasing hormone (GnRH - hypothalamic hormone which stimulates the release of FSH and LH hormones in the anterior pituitary gland)
• Follicle stimulating hormone (stimulate the development of ovarian follicles), and Lutenizing hormone (promotes steroid hormone release in the ovaries namely: estrogen and progesterone)
• Estrogen and Progesterone (hormones released in the ovaries which are responsible for the development of the female reproductive organs and the development of female secondary sexual characteristics.

Reference: Guyton and Hall: Textbook of Medical Physiology 13th edition