The internal organs of the female reproductive system form a T-shaped structure. This is where ovulation and menstruation occur when a female is not pregnant.
Symptoms of cystic fibrosis. The symptoms of cystic fibrosis can vary in severity from person to person. The thick mucus in the body affects a number of organs, particularly the lungs and digestive system. Most cases of cystic fibrosis in the UK are now identified through screening tests carried out early in life, before symptoms appear. Read more about screening for cystic fibrosis.
Cystic fibrosis affects both males and females, and it affects people from all racial and ethnic groups. However, it is most common among Caucasians whose ancestors came from northern Europe; it affects 1 in 3,000 Caucasian babies in the United States.