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Chapter 25
Reproductive System – Female II
Lecture 23
Martini’s VisualAnatomy and Physiology
First Edition
Martini Ober
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Lecture Overview
• Hormonal control of the female reproductive system
• Mammary glands
• Male and female climacteric
• Birth control
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
A brief review of the ovarian cycle before we begin…
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Review of Female Reproductive Cycle
Figure from: Hole’s Human A&P, 12th edition, 2010
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Ovarian Cycle – Preovulatory (Follicular) PhaseFigure from: Martini, Anatomy & Physiology, Prentice Hall, 2001
(FSH)Thecal and granulosa cells produce estrogens
8-10 days after beginning of cycle
10-14 days
Meiosis I
LH
Meiosis II started
Many OneFew
(Graafian)
1.5 cm
Estrogen
(FSH)
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Ovarian Cycle – Postovulatory (Luteal) Phase
(Day 14)
LH
Lipids used to synthesize progestins, e.g., progesterone (prepares uterine lining for implantation)
12 days post ovulation
If fertilization has not occurred
Figure from: Martini, Anatomy & Physiology, Prentice Hall, 2001
LH
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Hormonal Control of the Female Reproductive Cycle
• Ovarian and uterine (menstrual) cycles must be coordinated
• GnRH (Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone) is the controlling hormone of reproduction– Pulse frequency and amplitude (amount)– Without pulses, LH/FSH secretion (also in
pulses) will stop– Changes in GnRH pulse frequency are
controlled by estrogen (increase) and progestins (decrease)
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Hormonal Regulation of Ovarian Activity
Figure from: Saladin, Anatomy & Physiology, McGraw Hill, 2007
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Hormonal Regulation of Ovarian Activity
Figure from: Marieb, Anatomy & Physiology, Pearson, 2004
Estrogen is the predominant hormone prior to ovulation (follicular phase)
Progesterone is the predominant hormone after ovulation (luteal phase)
inhibits LH and FSH during most of the reproductive cycle
(Day 10)
16-24 GnRH pulses/day
48GnRH pulses/day
36 GnRH pulses/day
1-4 GnRH pulses/day
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Pathways of Steroid Hormone Synthesis
Androstenedione is secreted by thecal cells (LH) of the primary follicles and then absorbed by the granulosa cells (FSH) and converted to estrogens.
Figure from: Martini, Anatomy & Physiology, Prentice Hall, 2001
Most abundant
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Effects of Estrogens (20 sex characteristics)•development of breasts and ductile system of the mammary glands
• increased adipose tissue in breasts, thighs, and buttocks
• increased vascularization of skin
• Maintenance of the function of accessory reproductive glands/organs
• CNS effects, e.g., sex drive, “feminization”
•Repair/growth of endometrium (following menses)
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Uterine (Menstrual) Cycle
Proliferative phase – functional layer of endometrium thickens under the influence of estrogen
Secretory phase – Arteries elaborate and uterine glands enlarge, coil, and begin secreting glycogen under progesterone’s influence
Functional
Basilar
*
Figure from: Hole’s Human A&P, 12th edition, 2010
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Menarche and the Menstrual Cycle
• Menarche– First menstrual cycle (Latin mensis = month)– Typically begins around age 11-12– If menarche does not appear by age 16,
considered amenorrhea (rhe(o)- = flow)
• Menstrual cycles– Occur monthly unless interrupted by illness,
stress, starvation, or pregnancy– Lack of menstrual period for 6 months or more
is considered amenorrhea (secondary)– Painful menstruation is called dysmenorrhea –
may result from uterine inflammation or conditions involving adjacent pelvic structures
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Overview of Female Reproductive Cycle
You should understand these events, and their timing, for the exam
Figure from: Hole’s Human A&P, 12th edition, 2010
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Events of the Female Reproductive Cycle
Table 22.4 in Hole’s Anatomy & Physiology
Good review table for combined ovarian and uterine cycles
Figure from: Hole’s Human A&P, 12th edition, 2010
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Male and Female Climacteric
• usually occurs in late 40s or early 50s (perimenopause)• reproductive cycles stop for 6 months to 1 year• ovaries no longer produce as much estrogen and progesterone due to depletion of ovarian follicles• some female secondary sex characteristics may disappear• sustained rise in GnRH and LH/FSH may produce hot flashes (LH) and fatigue• risk of atherosclerosis increases• hormone therapy may prevent effects on bone tissue
Female climacteric = menopause
Male climacteric (andropause)• more gradual than female climacteric • usually occurs after age 50• slowly declining levels of testosterone• sperm (gamete) production continues (even into 80s!)
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Mammary Glands
Mammary glands as shown are for women in last trimester of pregnancy or who are nursing.
The areola, a ring of pigmented skin, covers large sebaceous glands that give it a bumpy appearance. Sebum reduces chapping and cracking of the nipple.
Figures from: Martini, Anatomy & Physiology, Prentice Hall, 2001
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Mammary Glands
Milk production = lactation
Figures from: Martini, Anatomy & Physiology, Prentice Hall, 2001
Inactive (resting) mammary gland is dominated by a duct system rather than by active glandular cells. Size of mammary glands in a nonpregnant/nonlactating woman reflects amount of adipose tissue present.
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Clinical Application – Breast Cancer
• Malignant cancer of the mammary gland• Leading cause of death in women between the
ages of 35 and 45 (most common after 50)• Risk factors
– Family history– Early menarche and/or late menopause– First pregnancy later in life– No proven link between oral contraceptive use,
estrogen therapy, fat consumption, or alcohol use
• About a 20% less risk after menopause in women who have nursed their babies
• Self examination and mammography help in early detection (< 2 cm) and reduction in mortality
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Breast Cancer
Figures from: Saladin, Anatomy & Physiology, McGraw Hill, 2007
Baseline mammogram in late 30s; every 2 years from 40-49; every year after age 50
Figure from: Hole’s Human A&P, 12th edition, 2010
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Birth Control
• abstinence (0%!!!)*• coitus interruptus (?!)• rhythm method (~25%)• mechanical barriers
• condom (6-17%)• diaphragm (5%)• cervical cap (8%)• chemical barriers - spermicidal foams or jellies (~ 26%)
• oral contraceptives (2-3%)• hormonal
• injectable contraception (<1%)• hormonal
• contraceptive implants (<1%)• hormonal
• intrauterine devices (5-6%)• surgical methods (sterilization)
• vasectomy (.08%)• tubal ligation (.45%)
* Numbers in parentheses indicate the failure rate of the birth control method, i.e., percent of pregnancies
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Prevalence of Birth Control Methods
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Surgical Methods of Birth Control
Vasectomy Tubal ligation
Newer techniques using silicone plugs may allow reversal of a vasectomy
Figure from: Hole’s Human A&P, 12th edition, 2010
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases• silent infections (incubation period and communicable period)
• most are bacterial and can be cured
• herpes, warts, and AIDS are viral and cannot be cured
• many cause PID (women) and infertility
• AIDS causes death
• symptoms of STDs typically include• burning sensation or pain during urination• pain in lower abdomen• fever or swollen glands• discharge from vagina or penis• pain, itch, or inflammation in genital or anal area• sores, blisters, bumps or rashes• itchy runny eyes
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Review
Figure from: Marieb, Anatomy & Physiology, Pearson, 2004
Estrogen is the predominant hormone prior to ovulation (follicular phase)
Progesterone is the predominant hormone after ovulation (luteal phase)
inhibits LH and FSH during most of the reproductive cycle
(Day 10)
Estrogen maintains secondary sex characteristics in females
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ReviewFigure from: Hole’s Human A&P, 12th edition, 2010
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Review
• Climacteric– Women
• Called menopause
• Occurs around 40-50 years of age
• Cessation of reproductive cycles – no oocytes
• Ovaries no longer produce much estrogen
– Men• Occurs more gradually
• Sperm production continues well into old age
• Levels of testosterone decline gradually