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Which organs make up the female reproductive system?

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Front view anatomical diagrams of the male and female reproductive systems, with labeled organs including penis, testis, prostate gland, uterus, ovary, and vagina. — human reproductive system Organs and structures of the male and female reproductive systems.

The female reproductive system is composed of several specialized organs that work together to facilitate reproduction, including the production of eggs and hormones, fertilization, and the development of a fetus.123

The primary organs and structures include:

Ovaries: The female gonads, which produce ova (eggs) and sex hormones such as estrogens and progestogens.12
Fallopian tubes: Also known as uterine tubes, these structures conduct ova from the ovaries to the uterus. Fertilization typically occurs within these tubes.14
Uterus: A hollow, muscular organ designed to house and nourish a developing fetus. It includes the endometrium (lining) and the cervix, which connects the uterus to the vagina.531
Vagina: The canal that connects the cervix to the external environment.13
Vulva: The collective term for the external genitalia, which surround the opening of the vagina.1