1. Human Development

2. Disorders of the male reproductive system
Testicular Torsion- “twisted testis”. A rare condition when the spermatic cord becomes twisted during strenuous exercise or sleep.
Undescended Testes- When one or both testes remain inside the body, rather than hanging loose in the scrotum.

3. Inguinal Hernia- When part of an intestine protrudes into the scrotum through a weakness in the abdominal wall.
Infertility- Unable to reproduce.
Enlarged Prostate Gland- When the prostate becomes larger and obstructs the outlet of the urinary bladder.

4. Prostate Cancer- Cancer in the prostate gland, the most common cancer in American males.
Testicular Cancer- cancer of the testes, most common form of cancer for males between the ages of 15 and 35.

5. Disorders of the female reproductive system
Menstrual Cramps- Cramps in the lower abdominal area that are caused by the contracting of the uterus as it works to expel its lining.
PMS- (premenstrual syndrome) physical symptoms include swelling and tenderness of the breasts, bloated feeling, headaches and fatigue. Emotional signs are depression, crying, anxiety, and anger.

6. Vaginitis – Infection of the vagina
Vaginitis – Infection of the vagina. Signs include itching or soreness of the vulva, an unpleasant odor, an increase in discharge from the vagina, and sometimes a burning sensation during urination.
Toxic Shock Syndrome- a rare bacterial infection. Signs include high fever, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and a sunburn-like rash.

7. Ovarian Cysts- a growth in the ovary
Ovarian Cysts- a growth in the ovary. Signs might be pain, or no symptoms at all.
Cancers-
cervical cancer- checked through pap tests.
breast cancer- checked through mammograms and breast examinations.
Infertility- not being able to reproduce

8. Some Words to Know Fertilization-the union of sperm and egg
Egg-Female reproductive cell
Ovaries-female reproductive structures that produce eggs and sex hormones
Ovulation-release of an egg from an ovary
Vagina-female reproductive structure which receives sperm
Cervix-the base of the Uterus has a small opening that sperm can pass through
Uterus-AKA womb is a hollow muscular organ that provides a place for the baby to grow before birth.

9. Embryo-fertilized egg after it has attached to the uterine wall
Fetus-a developing individual from the ninth week of pregnancy until birth
Testes-AKA testicles; makes sperm and produces testosterone
Sperm-male reproductive cell necessary for making a new human
Penis-reproductive structure used to deposit sperm