Reproduction and Your BodyChapter 19 Lesson 2

Karly Alanis, Ewan Cobran, Jessica Crawford, Vanessa Febles,

Katie O’Neill

Before We Begin:• This presentation is intended for:

- 7th grade girls between the ages of 12-13

Female Reproductive SystemLesson Overview:• Reproductive

Anatomy• The Menstrual

Cycle• Treating Pre-

menstrual Syndrome

• Body Image

Reproductive Anatomy:Female Internal Structure

OvariesFallopianTubes

Reproductive Anatomy:Female Internal Structures

Cervix

Cervical Orifice

UterusCervical Canal

Reproductive Anatomy:Female Internal Structures

Vaginal Orifice

Vagina

UrinaryBladder

Reproductive Anatomy:Female External Structures

Labia Majora Labia Minora

ClitorisMonsPubis

Reproductive Anatomy:Female Reproductive Structures

Individual Activity

Review Internal and External Anatomy Worksheets

Reproductive Activity

Menstrual Activity

The Menstrual Cycle (Video)

The Menstrual Cycle• Days 1-14

Follicular Phase

• Secretion of estrogen

• Day 14 Ovulatory Phase

• Ovulation signaled

The Menstrual Cycle• Days 14-28

Luteal Phase

• Secretion of progesterone & estrogen

Copyright ©1997 American Academy of Pediatrics

Herman-Giddens, M. E. et al. Pediatrics 1997;99:505-512

Fig. 1.   Prevalence of Menses by Age and Race

Prevalence of Menstrual Cycle

Menstrual Problems• Painful Periods Cramping Nausea Vomiting

• Heavy Periods Anaemia due to loss of iron

Menstrual Problems• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Breast discomfort Bloating Mood swings Food craving

• No Period Pregnancy Medical condition

Treating Menstrual Problems• Medication

• Exercise

• Proper Diet

Body Image• Confidence

• Appropriate Behavior

• Appropriate Clothing

• Hygiene

• Bra Sizes

Measuring Chest Size• To determine your

size: ○ use a tape

measure to measure around your chest just under your breasts

Checklist for Choosing a Bra• Do not buy a bra

that: ○ Puckers or

squeezes your breasts

○ Leaves bulges of flesh poking out around the sides

Community Resource

• Planned Parenthood of North Central Florida

914 NW 13th St, Gainesville, 32601

(352) 377-0881