Other names for Reproductive System

genital system
reproductive organs
sexual system

Synopsis of Reproductive System

The reproductive system is a group of internal and external organs that work together to enable sexual reproduction, hormonal regulation, and the development of offspring. It includes distinct structures and functions in males and females, governed largely by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, which coordinates the release of sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

In females, the system includes the:

• Ovaries (produce eggs and hormones)

• Fallopian tubes (transport eggs)

• Uterus (site for implantation and pregnancy)

• Cervix and vagina (birth canal and site of intercourse)

In males, it includes the:

• Testes (produce sperm and testosterone)

• Epididymis, vas deferens, and urethra (transport sperm)

• Prostate and seminal vesicles (produce seminal fluid)

• Penis (external organ for intercourse and ejaculation)

The reproductive system is also key in sexual development, menstruation, fertility, and pregnancy. It influences mood, muscle mass, libido, bone density, and secondary sex characteristics.

Common reproductive system concerns include:

• Hormonal imbalances: Can lead to irregular cycles, infertility, low libido, or mood changes.

• Infertility: May result from ovulatory disorders, poor sperm quality, endometriosis, or structural blockages.

• Menstrual disorders: Including PCOS, amenorrhea, or dysmenorrhea.

• Prostate issues: Including benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostate cancer.

• Infections: Such as STIs, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and prostatitis.

• Cancers: Of the ovaries, cervix, uterus, testicles, or prostate.

Hormonal function can decline with age (e.g., menopause or andropause), and lifestyle factors—like diet, stress, toxin exposure, and sleep—have significant effects on reproductive health.

Natural remedies to support Reproductive System

Adaptogens (e.g., ashwagandha, maca): Help regulate stress hormones and support testosterone and progesterone balance.

Chaste tree (vitex): Supports menstrual cycle regularity and ovulation.

Zinc and selenium: Support sperm health, testosterone production, and immune protection of reproductive tissues.

Omega-3s and antioxidants: Protect sperm and egg cells from oxidative damage.

L-arginine: Enhances blood flow to reproductive organs and may support erectile function.

Evening primrose oil and vitamin B6: Help with PMS and progesterone support.

Probiotics: Promote a healthy vaginal and gut microbiome, important for reproductive and immune health.

Ingredients

These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Reproductive System.

25-d-spirosta-3, 5-diene
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
8-Prenylnaringenin
Abuta
Acetyl L-carnitine
Achyranthes
Aerva lanata
Agnuside
Agrimonia pilosa
Alchemilla
Aletris
Allium tuberosum
amino acids
anamu
anemarrhena asphodeloides
animal protein
anise
Anserina
antler
arachidonic acid
Ashoka
ashwagandha
ba ji tian
babchi
Baliospermum
banana
banyan
barbasco
barrenwort
bee products
beef
Beef liver
beta-sitosterol
black cohosh
black galingale
black gram
blue cohosh
Boerhavia diffusa
Borassus aethiopum
bovine
bovine liver
broccoli
bugbane
Bulbine natalensis
calcium
Calochortus
Campylandra fimbriata
Canscora
Carthamus
casticin
catuaba
chaff flower
chaste tree
Chinese mountain ant
Chinese pond turtle
Chinese salvia root
Chlorophytum
choline
chuchuhuasi
cistanche
Clary sage
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Cnidium
cod liver oil
Codonopsis
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
cohosh
costus
Cucurbita
Curculigo orchioides
Cyathula
Cynomorium
D-Pinitol
daidzein
damiana
date
deer velvet
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
DHEA
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
dibenzo-alpha pyrones
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dioscorea
diosgenin
dodder
dong quai
dong quai root
egg
eicosapentaenoic acid
elk antler
Embelia
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
equol (proprietary)
estrogen
eucommia
Euryale seed
Eurycoma Longifolia
eurycomanone
evening primrose oil
Fadogia agrestis
false unicorn root
fatty acids
fennel
fenugreek
fish
fish protein
flaxseed
Flueggea suffruticosa
fo-ti
folate
folic acid
formononetin
furostanols
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
ganoderma
giant trillium
ginger
ginseng
Ginsenosides
gokhru
Guava
guelder rose
Herb Robert
herbal blend (proprietary)
hops
horny goat weed
icariin
Indian fagonia
Indian sarsparilla
inositol
inositol phosphate
iodine
iron
isoflavones
Jatropha macrantha
jungli-bean
Kachnar
Kokilaksha
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
L-arginine
l-carnitine
Labisia pumila
Lactobacillus crispatus
Lactobacillus jensenii
Laminaria
Leptadenia
licorice root
lignans
ligustilides
Lilium polyphyllum
linoleic acid (LA)
lipids
lodhtree
long pepper
lotus
lotus seed
Lycium
maca
macaenes
macamides
magnesium
mandrake
maral root
Marine fat
Marine lipid
Matapalo Tree
Matico
Melatonin
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Millettia
Miroestrol
Montanoa tomentosa
Morinda
Moringa
Motherwort
Mugwort
Muira puama
Nigella seed
nut grass
Ocotillo
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-6 fatty acids
orchid
Orchis latifolia
Osthole
Paris polyphylla
Pedalium
Peptides
Petiveria
Phlomis umbrosa
Phyllanthus
Phytoestrogens
Piper chaba
Polygonum
polyunsaturated fat
pomegranate
Portulaca
probiotics
Propionyl-L-Carnitine
protein
Protodioscin
Puerain
Puerarin
pumpkin
punarnava
purslane
quail egg
raspberry
red clover
Rehmannia
rehmannia glutinosa
Rhaponticum
Rosa laevigata
royal jelly
Rubus
rue
Safed musli
saffron
Salvia
Sanguisorba
Sapogenin
sarsaparilla
saw palmetto
seaweed
selenium
selenium
Selenomethionine
Sensitive Plant
Shataverins
shepherd's purse
Shilajit
Sichuan Lovage
smilax
Soy
soybean
Sparganium
spearmint leaf
squawvine
suma
Szechuan lovage
Tongkat ali
trace minerals
Tree of heaven
tribulus
Tribulus Terrestris
Trichilia catigua
turmeric
Tynanthus panurensis
Vegetable Protein
Viburnum
Vidanga
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin D
vitamin E
vitamin E
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Vitexicarpin
Wild yam
Withanolides
Wood betony
Yarrow
Yohimbe
Yohimbine
Zedoary
Zinc