1. FEMALE REPRODUCTION OVARIES UTERINE TUBE/FALLOPIAN TUBE/OVIDUCTS
Produce eggs (ova) and sex hormones (estrogen & progesterone)
UTERINE TUBE/FALLOPIAN TUBE/OVIDUCTS
Contains ciliated columnar cells that secrete mucus to draw egg from ovary through tube
Fimbriae: finger-like projections that aid in drawing egg out of ovary

2. UTERUS Hollow, muscular organ shaped somewhat like an inverted pear
Receives developing embryo and sustains its development
3 layers
Endometrium: innermost mucus layer (endometriosis)
Myometrium: thick, middle, muscular layer
Perimetrium: outer, serosa layer that covers
3 parts
Body; cervix; vagina
Papsmear: procedure that scrapes cells of cervix to test for cervical cancer

4. VAGINA
Receives penis; conveys uterine secretions; open channel for birth
Hymen: thin membrane of connective tissue that partially covers vaginal orifice
VULVA
Labia Majora
Enclose and protect external organs
Same as scrotum in male
Rounded folds of adipose tissue
Labia Minora
Flattened folds b/w labia majora that surrounds clitoris
Contains blood vessels

5. Clitoris Vestibule Contains erectile tissue Same as penis in male
Rich supply of sensory nerve fibers (8,000)
Vestibule
Space between labia minora that contains vaginal and urethral openings
Vestibular glands: (corresponding to the bulbourethral gland) secrete fluids that moisten and lubricate vestibule

6. FEMALE SEX HORMONES
Are secreted by hypothalamus, pituitary gland and ovaries
FSH and LH: controlling female sex cell maturation and in producing sex hormones
Estrogen
Stimulate enlargement of accessory organs
Breast development
Increase adipose deposits on thighs and hips
Progesterone
Changes uterus during reproductive cycle
Helps maintains pregnancy

7. OOGENESIS: process of egg cell formation
Oocyte supply is determined before birth
Meiosis in females results in 1 ova and 3 polar bodies
Polar bodies die

8. MENSTRUAL CYCLE Cyclic changes that the endometrium goes through every month as it responds to the ovary hormone levels
Menarche: a females first reproductive cycle
Menopause: ceasing of cycle, reproductive organs shrink and reduction of hormones
28 day cycle – ovulation occurs about ½ way through (day 14)
DAYS 1-5 (Menstrual phase)
Endometrial lining sloughs off (50-150ml of blood loss)
DAYS 6-14 (Proliferative phase)
estrogen increases causing endometrium regeneration
Ovulation occur at end of phase
DAYS15-28 (Secretory phase)
Progesterone increases making endometrium ready for embryo implantation
If embryo does not implant, endometrium will spasm and die

10. BIRTH CONTROL: voluntary regulation of the number of offspring produced
CONTRACEPTION
Coitus Interruptus
Rhythm Method: abstinence 2 days before and 1 day after ovulation
Mechanical barriers: condoms; diaphragm
Chemical barriers: creams, foams and jellies with spermicidal properties
Oral contraceptives
Nuvaring
Orthro Evra patch
Depo-Provera shot
IUD
Vasectomy or Tubal ligation

11. STD’s
Most have common symptoms including: burning sensation during urination; lower abdomen pain; fever; discharge from penis or vagina; pain; itching, sores, rash
AID’s - virus
Chlamydia - bacteria
Genital warts - virus
Genital herpes - virus
Gonorrhea - bacteria
Syphilis - bacteria