1. Female Reproductive System

2. Functions: -P-P-P-Procreation (Babies) -P-P-P-Produce Egg Cells, Ova -R-R-R-Receive Sperm -N-N-N-Nourish and Protect

3. Puberty Puberty : T- TT- The Changing and Development of the Body So What Causes the Changes? Hormones Hormones Hormones Hormones Hormones!

4. Hormones Definition Definition : Chemical Messengers Estrogen & Progesterone: Female Hormones 1. Mature Ova 2. Secondary Sex Characteristics

5. Secondary Sex Characteristics 1. Breast Development 3. Hips Widen 2. Pubic and Underarm Hair 4. Menstruation

6. Female Reproductive Organs 1. Ovaries - House the Ova - Female Sex Organ - Size - Almond - Location – Each side of the Abdominal Area >

7. Female Reproductive Organs 2. Ova - Females are born with About 1 Million Ovum - Female Releases 1 Ova each Month - Ovulation >

8. Female Reproductive Organs 3. Fallopian Tube - Ova Move through Fallopian Tube to the Uterus - 4” Long & 1/3” Diameter - Waving motion draws the Ovum into the Fallopian Tube >

9. Female Reproductive Organs 4. Uterus - Rich Supply of Capillaries - Small Muscular Organ > - Zygote Attaches to the Wall if Fertilization has Occurred

10. Female Reproductive Organs 5. Cervix - Opens to the Vagina - Lower Part of the Uterus > - Dilates During Child Birth

11. Female Reproductive Organs 6. Vagina - Muscular Tube 3 1/2” Long - Birth Canal > - Connection of the Uterus to the Outside of the Body

12. Female Reproductive Organs 7. Vulva - Labia Minora – Inner Folds - External Parts > - Labia Majora – Outer Folds - Mons Pubis – Flesh Area

13. Fertilization - Sperm Present while Ovum is in the Fallopian Tube - Cell Division Begins, Membrane - One Sperm Unites With One Ova- Zygote > - Zygote Moves to Uterus

14. Menstruation - No Fertilization – Ovum Disintegrates - 2-3 oz of Blood & Tissue Leave the Body - Lining Breaks Down – Released out the Vagina >

15. - Last About 3-5 Days - Most Females Begin to Menstruate Between the Ages of 10-15 - Occurs Every 28 Days >

16. Problems of the Female 1. Menstrual Cramps 2. Pre-Menstrual Syndrome 3. Toxic Shock Syndrome 4. Vaginitis 5. Sterility Reproductive System 6. Endometriosis 7. Cancers

17. Menstrual Cramps Treatment: Exercise - Abdominal Area, Beginning of Menstrual Cycle Warm Bath Heating Pad

18. Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms: - PMS – Variety of Symptoms - Some Never Experience PMS - Nervous Tension - Anxiety - Irritability - Bloating - Weight Gain - Depression - Mood Swings

19. Toxic Shock Syndrome Symptoms: - Bacteria - Tampons - Improper use of Tampons - Flu Like - Anxiety - Irritability - Bloating - Weight Gain - Depression - Mood Swings

20. Vaginitis - Yeasts, Fungus, Bacteria - Discharge, Burning, Itching

21. Sterility - Blocked Fallopian Tube - Ovaries Do Not Produce Ovum - STD Untreated

22. Endometriosis - Lining of Uterus present in Abdominal Cavity - Usually Causes Sterility - Hormone Therapy & Surgery Treatment:

23. Cancers - Breast - Ovarian - Cervix - Uterus

24. Care of the Female - Cleanliness - Early Detection of Lumps Reproductive System

25. Effects of Drugs on the A. Alcohol - During Pregnancy Reproductive System 1. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 2. Fertility Problems - Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

26. Effects of Drugs on the B. Tobacco - During Pregnancy Reproductive System 1. Small Fetal Growth 2. Miscarriage 3. Still Birth 2. Development of Allergies

27. Effects of Drugs on the C. Other Drugs - During Pregnancy Reproductive System 1. Decreased Birth Rate 2. Risk of SIDS 3. Lack of O2 to Fetus 4. Miscarriage

28. Effects of Drugs on the D. Marijuana - Delayed Sexual Development Reproductive System

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