What changes occur in the female reproductive organs as a result of puberty?
As a females body begins the process of puberty, special hormones are released that create changes to the internal reproductive organs inside of a girl’s body. The vagina becomes deeper, and girls may notice some wetness, called vaginal discharge, on their panties. The color of the discharge is usually clear to whitish and, it’s normal in small amounts, so it’s nothing to worry about. The uterus becomes longer and the lining of the uterus becomes thicker. The ovaries enlarge and the egg cells inside the ovaries begin to grow and develop getting ready for a special monthly event called ovulation. 7. What is ovulation? Ovulation is the release of an egg cell from one of the ovaries. This event occurs approximately once a month near the midpoint of a women’s menstrual cycle. Upon release, the egg travels into the fallopian tube and then begins a four to five day journey to the uterus. The fallopian tube is only about five inches long and very narrow, so this is a slow journey. The egg cel
