1. Vagina Day
Female Reproduction

2. Puberty At 8: Pituitary gland Increases production of FSH
Breast Development
Hair Development
Underarms
On legs
Pubic region
Menstrual cycle
Irregular to begin
After 2 years, becomes regular (every 28 days)
At 8:
Pituitary gland
Increases production of FSH
Follicle Stimulating Hormone

4. External Reproductive Organs
Called the Vulva
Mons veneris – fatty tissue covering front of pubic bone
Labia majora – heavy folds of skin that surround the opening of vagina

5. Labia minora- smaller folds of skin within the labia majora
Clitoris – highly sensitive structure located above the opening of urethra

6. Internal Reproductive Organs
Ovaries (2) – release estrogen and progesterone and mature egg cells.
Fallopian tubes (2) – oviducts that carry eggs.
Where fertilization occurs.

7. Uterus – muscular pear shaped organ, where fertilized egg grows into a baby.
Cervix – base of the uterus.
Vagina – birth canal. Also where sperm enter.

8. Menstrual Cycle
A monthly series of changes that involve ovulation, changes in the uterine lining, and menstruation.
Characteristics:
Begins when egg matures. At the same time the
Lining of the uterus (endometrium) thickens.
Menstruation - discharge of blood and tissue if trhe egg is not fertilized.

9. Stages of the cycle
Days 1 – 5 Menstrual flow leaves body. New ovum maturing in ovary
Days 6 – 12 Endometrium thickens.
Days 13 – 14 Ovulation .

10. Days 15 – 20 The corpus luteum is formed (temporary gland that secretes progesterone) from the burst follicle.
Days The corpus luteum disintegrates if unfertilized. No more progesterone is secreted.