Female Reproductive System

Estrogen

•Hormones produced by ovaries•Stimulates development of Secondary Sex

Characteristics (SSC)

Secondary Sex Characteristics (SSC)•Physical Changes

▫Increase in height ▫Widening of the hips▫Skin changes ▫Enlargement of external genitalia ▫Mature ova form ▫Menstruation begins

External organs

•Mons veneris •Labia majora •Labia minora •Clitoris

Internal Organs

•Ovaries •Fallopian Tubes •Uterus-fertilized egg grows here •Cervix •Vagina

Menstrual Cycle

1. Ovum matures (ovulation)2. Released from follicle 3. Moves toward uterus 4. Can be fertilized or disintegrates

Premenstrual Syndrome

•Combination of physical and emotional symptoms that effect a females 7 to 10 days prior to menstruation

Amenorrhea

•Absence of menstruation

Pap smear

•Screening test for cervical cancer

Protecting reproductive health

•Practice abstinence •Good menstruation hygiene health •Develop habits that prevent or lessen

cramps •Keep a calendar of cycle •Monthly breast exams •Regular medical check ups •Signs of infection seek medical help

Menstruation Cycle

•Days 1-5 blood flow occurs •6-12 uterine lining begins to thicken •13-14 ovulation occurs •15-20 hormones are released to support

pregnancy •21-28 corpus luteum disintegrates if no

egg is fertilized•Menstruation begins