1. FEMALE REPRODUCTION

3. Functions of the Female Reproductive System
Produce the egg cell
Place to support and nourish dev. human being

4. Female Functions Uterus: Place for dev. human to grow Size of a fist
Cervix:
UTERUS meets VAGINA here
Vagina:
Receives sperm
Birth canal
Menstrual flow exits
Urethra:
Above vagina
Urine exits

5. Female Functions Ovaries: Produce eggs (ova)
all eggs when born
Produce estrogen & progesterone
reg. release of egg
Ovulation:
egg is released from ovary
Fallopian Tubes:
Transport egg from OVARY to UTERUS

6. What is the menstrual cycle?
Monthly series of hormone controlled changes that prepare the uterine lining for pregnancy
Average cycle is 28-days
Ovulation occurs on 14th day

7. What happens? Uterine lining thickens due to release of hormones
One of 2 things happens:
If egg is fertilized- maintains thickened lining (PREGNANT)
If egg is NOT fertilized- menstruation occurs

9. Preventing problems of the Female Reproductive System
Vaginal Irritation:
Redness, itching, or mild pain around opening of vagina
NO vaginal discharge
DO NOT wear tight jeans, wet clothes, or thong underwear
Avoid scented soaps, sprays

10. Preventing problems of the Female Reproductive System
Menstrual cramps:
OTC, anti-inf. Meds
Exercise & eat right
Reduce caffeine and sugar
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
Poisoning of the body
Hygiene!

12. Annual Pelvic Exam Includes: Breast exam Genital exam Pap Smear
Examines cells of cervix
Can detect many
types of cancer
Cervical Cancer:
On the rise due to STD’s
Ovarian Cancer:
Mostly in older women
Breast Cancer:
BSE
Mammogram
Can happen to ANYONE!

13. Potential Warning Signs of Breast Cancer

14. Exit Questions
What are the functions of the female reproductive system?
What is ovulation
Where are the fallopian tubes located? What is their function?