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