female reproduction. functions of the female reproductive system 1.produce the egg cell 2.place to...
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FEMALE REPRODUCTION
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Functions of the Female Reproductive System1. Produce the egg cell
2. Place to support and nourish dev. human being
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Female Functions
Uterus:• Place for dev.
human to grow• Size of a fist
Cervix:• UTERUS meets VAGINA here
Vagina:1. Receives sperm2. Birth canal3. Menstrual flow
exitsUrethra:• Above vagina• Urine exits
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Female Functions
Ovaries:1.Produce eggs
(ova)• all eggs when
born
2.Produce estrogen & progesterone• reg. release of
egg
Ovulation:egg is released from ovary
Fallopian Tubes:• Transport egg
from OVARY to UTERUS
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What is the menstrual cycle?Monthly series of hormone controlled changes that prepare the uterine lining for pregnancy
• Average cycle is 28-days•Ovulation occurs on 14th day
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What happens?Uterine lining thickens due to release of hormones
One of 2 things happens:
1.If egg is fertilized- maintains thickened lining (PREGNANT)2.If egg is NOT fertilized- menstruation occurs
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Preventing problems of the Female Reproductive System• Vaginal Irritation:• Redness, itching, or mild pain around opening of
vagina• NO vaginal discharge• DO NOT wear tight jeans, wet clothes, or thong
underwear• Avoid scented soaps, sprays
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Preventing problems of the Female Reproductive SystemMenstrual cramps:• OTC, anti-inf. Meds• Exercise & eat right• Reduce caffeine and sugar
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)• Poisoning of the body• Hygiene!
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Annual Pelvic ExamIncludes:• Breast exam• Genital exam• Pap Smear• Examines cells of
cervix
Can detect manytypes of cancer
Cervical Cancer:• On the rise due to
STD’sOvarian Cancer:• Mostly in older
womenBreast Cancer:• BSE• Mammogram• Can happen to
ANYONE!
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Potential Warning Signs of Breast Cancer
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Exit Questions
•What are the functions of the female reproductive system?•What is ovulation•Where are the fallopian tubes
located? What is their function?