1. The Female Reproductive System

2. Function 1. Produces female sex hormones 2. Stores reproductive cells
(ova or egg)

3. Uterus Muscular organ inside a females body that: 1. Nourishes the egg
2. Protects the egg

4. Structure and Functions
Ovaries – female sex glands that produce and store the egg and produce female sex hormones
Ovulation – the releasing of a mature ovum (egg) into the fallopian tubes

5. FACTS
At birth a female’s ovaries contain 400,000 immature ova’s or eggs.
Only one egg matures each month beginning at puberty.
Only one egg is released each month

6. Reproduction Fallopian Tubes
Tubes that draw in egg, and if a sperm is present, unites
Fertilization
The uniting of a sperm and egg that produces a zygote

7. VAGINA
Muscular, elastic passageway that extends from uterus to outside of the body
Sperm from the male enter the female reproductive system through vagina

8. Female Reproductive System

9. Zygote/Implantation
When a zygote leaves the fallopian tubes, enters the uterus and implants itself in the uterine wall to grow

10. MENSTRUATION
Cervix – the opening of the uterus where blood passes through
Menstruation – shedding of the uterine lining
Menstrual Cycle – Lasts 28 days; the series of events that prepares the female repro system for reproduction
The length of a menstrual cycle varies from female to female as a teenager (called irregular)

11. Menstrual Cycle Days 1-13 – A new egg is maturing inside the ovary
Day 14 – The mature egg is released into one of the fallopian tubes
Day – Egg travels through the fallopian tubes to uterus cont.

12. Menstrual Cycle Cont….
Day – After seven days, if the egg is not fertilized, menstruation begins
Menstrual Period – lasts 5-7 days
Usually starts between ages of
10-15 years old

13. Care of Female Repro System
Bathe/shower regularly
Practice abstinence
Breast Self Examination – done right after menstrual cycle in shower once a month
Visit a gynecologist for regular checkups. (A doc who specializes in the female repro system)

14. Breast Cancer
THE NUMBER 2 LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH AMONG WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES
CAN BE FOUND IN AGES FROM 12-55

15. Problems of the Female Repro System
Menstrual Cramps – in abdominal area, meds or the pill may be prescribed
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) – includes nervous tension, anxiety, mood swings, irritability, bloating, fatigue

16. More….
Toxic Shock Syndrome – bacterial infection that affects the immune system & liver
Caused by leaving tampon in too long. Use tampons with lowest absorbency and change often

17. Symptoms of TSS Fever *Dizziness Vomiting *Muscle Aches Diarrhea
A sunburn-like rash
Red Eyes

18. Problems Related to Infertility
Endometriosis – chronic disease occurs when tissue that lines the uterus migrates and grows in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus and pelvic cavity.

19. Infertility Cont…. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease(PID)
Infection of the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and surrounding areas of pelvis usually caused by STD’s. Can damage reproductive system

20. STD’s
MOST COMMON CAUSES OF INFERTILITY AND OTHER DISORDERS OF THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM!!!!!

21. More Repro Disorders Vaginitis Ovarian Cysts
Most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age. Discharge, odor, pain, itching, or burning
Fluid filled sacs on the ovaries. Usually go away or have to have surgery

22. Yeast Infection
An infection of the vagina caused by changes in the amounts of bacteria and fungi that normally live in the vagina
Itching as well as discharge
Usually brought on by hormone changes, certain medicines, and tight clothing
Treated with medicine

23. Cervical, Uterine, and Ovarian Cancer
Caused by early sexual activity and STD’s such as (HPV)
Regular checkups and pelvic exams are early detectors for treatment.

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