Fertilization. Conception.

Complications.

4 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

Phase 1: Menstrual Phase. Shedding of the unused uterine lining from pregnancy/ fertilization not occurring. Flow is typically 5-7 days. After menstruation stops,

preparation for reproduction begins again.

Phase 2: Post Menstrual Phase. This is a resting stage since endometrium and uterine lining is thin. Low levels of estrogen and progesterone signal the pituitary to send large amounts of FSH to the ovaries that cause the one egg to mature.

Phase 3: Intermenstrual phase: Ovaries release a hormone estrogen that causes endometrium to thicken. Matured egg breaks from the sac and leaves the ovary. This is called Ovulation pregnancy can now occur by male sperms cells swim to fallopian tubes.

Phase 4: Premenstural phase. Hormones used to thicken walls. If not fertilized shedding occurs and repeat process.

From this point on, till about day 26 or 27 the ovum may accept the sperm in introduced to system, resulting in pregnancy.

4 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

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Phase 1: ____________

Phase 2: ____________

Phase 3: ____________ Phase 4: ____________

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Complication Terms:

• Sometimes the system or process of reproduction can be flawed, or not work correctly.

• When this happens conception is more difficult and may not occur.

Breast Cancer • Abnormal

growth of breast tissue.

• #2 killer among women.

• Detected by a lump in the breast.

• Self- Exams should be done MONTHLY!!

Circumcision: To cut off the foreskin of the penis.

If not done, males have Higher risk and harmful effects of of STD’s , infections, and harder time in the ejaculation process.

Video Time!• Routine Infant Circumcision

• When the endometrium (lining of the uterus,) backs up into the fallopian tubes instead of being released outside the body.

• Causes scare tissue and other complications.

Endometriosis

• Hormone that develops many various female characteristics.

Estrogen

Hernia

• When part of the intestine protrudes down the canal into the scrotum.

• It is caused by increased exterior pressure of the

intestine against a weak spot in the abdominal wall.

Joey’s Hernia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjpPJ4M-3-k

Hysterectomy

Surgical procedure in which the uterus is completely removed.

Total Hysterectomy

Surgical removal of the uterus and cervix.

Radical Hysterectomy

Surgical removal of the uterus, cervix, Ovaries, and

Fallopian tubes. EVERYTHING IS TAKEN OUT!!

PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)• Condition that occurs 7-10days

BEFFORE the menstrual period begins.

• Symptoms include headaches, backaches, weight gain, breast tenderness, water

retention, food cravings, fainting, and

clumsiness.

• Symptoms generally improved on with the onset of bleeding.

Progesterone

A hormone of the ovary that prepares the uterus to receive the fertilized ovum.

Prostate Cancer

• Abnormal cell growth in the prostate gland.

• It can be slow or fast growing.

• 1/3 of all men in their sixties have some slow growing cancerous cells in their prostate.

Prostatitis

Bacterial infection of the prostate

Prostatotis

• Undiagnosed penis pain that may be caused by a stressed urinary sphincter, muscle valve, or stress.

• Sometimes it is aggravated by diet.

Testosterone:

• Male sex hormone made in the testicles.

• It is responsible for puberty and sperm cell production.

The tying or binding of the fallopian tubes as a methods of sterilization.

Tubal Ligation

Uterine or Cervical Cancer• abnormal growth of cell in

the uterus or cervix.• Symptoms include:

• Abnormal bleeding • Vaginal discharge • Or the appearance

of a tumor. • Detected by PAP

Smear and treated wit surgery or radiation.

Vaginitis

• Any vaginal infection or inflammation characterized by a change in vaginal discharge.

• Examples • Yeast Infections • Monilia Infections

Vasectomy

• Male sterilization operation performed under local anesthesia.

• It involves cutting the vas deferens.

• Surgery can be reversed in half the cases.