The reproductive system or genital system is a system of sex organs which work together for the purpose of sexual reproduction. The female reproductive systems include organs such as the fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina; the male reproductive system is comprised of two major parts: the testes, where sperm are produced, and the penis. Whilst these two sexes systems seem to suggest a benevolent synergy, it is in fact the most defensive organ systems we possess across our bodies. The female genital tract possesses various systems of defences against any infectious risk. These defences comprise firstly of non immune strategies, passive synthesis of protective mucus; pH; epithelial barrier or active (inflammatory reaction; secretion of humoral soluble factors such as lactoferrin), which are likely very efficient to limit the infectious inoculum. When these initial lines of defences have failed, a third strategy, acquired and specific of the pathogen occurs progressively. However, in order to facilitate the safe passage of sperm, during ovulation period, the protective mucus on the vagina and uterus runs extremely thin. During pregnancy, the foetus in the mother’s womb may in fact be threatened by the mother’s own immune system. This is due to the fact that the embryo contains two different genetic material (father & mother), the maternal immune systems treats it as an “alien and foreign object” thus produces antibodies that attack it. Fortunately, the uterus can prevent most of the antibodies from entering and protecting the baby from the mother’s natural defences.

As the reproductive system shoulders most the responsibility and carry out the important mission of procreation, we must protect it with great care. Diseases which afflict the reproductive system included sexually transmitted diseases, ovarian cysts and uterine cancer.