Female Reproductive Tract — Key Sites
Source: Wikimedia Commons — Female reproductive system lateral view
Labeled Structures and Their NEET Relevance
| Structure | NEET Significance |
|---|---|
| Ovary | Site of egg production; follicular aspiration for IVF/GIFT/ZIFT |
| Fallopian tube (ampulla) | Normal site of fertilization; transfer site for ZIFT and GIFT |
| Uterus (uterine cavity) | IUD placement site; embryo transfer site for IVF-ET/ICSI |
| Cervix | Cervical mucus thickened by LNG-20/progestins; IUD inserted through here |
| Vagina | Barrier contraceptives (female condom, diaphragm) placed here |
ART Transfer Targets on Diagram
Ovary ──egg retrieval──→ Laboratory (in vitro fertilization for IVF/ZIFT/ICSI)
↓
Fallopian Tube ← ZIFT (zygote), GIFT (gametes)
↓ natural transport
Uterus ← IVF-ET (embryo), ICSI (embryo)
← AI/IUI (semen)
IUD Placement
- Both Cu-T and LNG-20 are inserted through the cervix into the uterine cavity
- Cu-T releases Cu2+ ions locally in the uterine environment
- LNG-20 releases levonorgestrel locally — minimal systemic hormonal effect
Source: Wikimedia Commons — Copper T IUD