KICK-OFF: 1. Use your notes from last class to complete the blanks.

 Lifetime Fitness Project Next week Thur/Fri.

1. Produce eggs (ova) 2. Have sexual intercourse 3. Protect and nourish a fertilized egg until it is fully developed 4. Give Birth 5. Produce hormones /female_repro.html

Body PartFunction 1. VulvaCovers the opening of the vagina 2. Mons PubisFleshy area located above the vaginal opening 3. LabiaTwo pairs of skin flaps that surround the vaginal opening 4. ClitorisSmall sensory organ 5. VaginaFor sexual intercourse, giving birth, the route for menstrual blood to leave the body. 6. CervixIs a strong thick wall that has an opening no wider than a straw but expands to let a baby pass through. 7. UterusIs shaped like an upside down pear and has a thick muscular wall which is able to hold a fetus and able to contract during labor. 8. Fallopian Tubes No wider then a spaghetti noodle and is a passage way for the egg (ova)and the sperm to fertilize the ova. 9. OvariesOval shaped that produce, store and release ova into the fallopian tubes. They also produce female hormone estrogen and progesterone. 10. UrethraCarries urine out of the body.

/menstruation.html#cat20015 (what happens during menstruation)

 Menstruation, is also called having a period.  The Uterus is the part inside the body where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant.  A period can last from a few days to about a WEEK. The menstrual cycle usually lasts 28 days.  Day 1 of the menstrual cycle is the first day of a period. The uterus starts to shed its lining.  Eggs are released from a woman’s ovaries.  In the middle of a menstrual cycle, an ovary releases an egg. (OVULATION)  After ovulation, the egg travels down the fallopian tube. It takes a few days to complete the journey.  The lining of the uterus gradually gets thicker so it can support the development of a fertilized egg.  If the egg is fertilized it will implant in the uterus and the woman is pregnant.  If the egg is not fertilized, the woman is not pregnant and the egg will begin to dissolve.  Because the woman is not pregnant, the lining of the uterus is not needed. A woman will have her monthly period and the cycle begins again.

PMS- Premenstrual Syndrome (happens 1 -2 weeks prior to menstruation) Symptoms (acne, bloating, fatigue, backaches, sore breast, constipation, diarrhea, food craving, depression, irritability, mood swings, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, feeling tense, difficulty handling stress) Treatment- reduce caffeine, exercise, reduce stress and nonprescription pain medication, heated pad, massage uterus area in circles.

Amenorrhea No period by age 16 usually caused by a hormonal imbalanced caused by stress, anorexia, weight loss or gain, stopping birth control pills, thyroid conditions, and ovarian cysts. Treatment- Eating a nutritious diet, exercise or starting birth control pills with parent consent if chosen option. Menorrhagia Extremely long and heavy periods usually caused by an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone. Other causes are thyroid conditions, blood diseases, or inflammation or infections in the vagina or cervix. Treatment- hormone treatment, medication, removal of excess uterine tissue. SEE A GYNOCOLOGIST WITH ANY CONCERNS.

Pads – rectangular shaped absorbent material that goes on the inside of a females underwear. Pads have different absorbency and can be scented; scented can cause irritation. Females should change pads every 3 to 4 hours. After use females should roll them up wrap in toilet paper and put in box in stall or in trash can do not flush down the toilet. No part of the pad should be flushed. Tampons- Absorbent material that is inserted into the vagina the material is compressed into a tiny tubular shape. Tampons have different absorbency and can be scented; scented can cause irritation. Females should change tampons every 4-6 hours. After use females you may flush tampon but do not put trash from new tampon in toilet put trash in tampon box or trash can.

Menstrual cups- Like a tampon, a menstrual cup is inserted into the vagina. Instead of absorbing blood, though, the cup catches it before it flows out of the vagina. Menstrual cups are made of flexible materials, like rubber or silicone. Can stay in for up to 12 hours depending on your flow. Simply remove cup dump contents into toilet then rise with water and reinsert if water not available simple wipe out with toilet paper. To clean cup boil in tap water for 5 to 10 min.

 Leak-proof underwear  Wash and use  Replacing the use of Pads

TSS - is a bacterial infection that may occur if females leaves a tampon in longer than it is recommended.  Symptoms of TSS include high fever, vomiting or diarrhea, severe muscle aches, a feeling of extreme weakness or dizziness, and a rash that looks like a sunburn. If you ever have these symptoms while wearing a tampon, remove it and tell a parent, school nurse, or other adult immediately. Have someone take you to the nearest emergency department as soon as possible.

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5B0 26 year old woman diagnosed with breast cancer… (3 minutes) GWQ 28 year old woman with breast cancer (6 minutes)

Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer: Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes (ducts) that move milk from the breast to the nipple. Most breast cancers are of this type. Lobular carcinoma starts in the parts of the breast, called lobules, that produce milk. In rare cases, breast cancer can start in other areas of the breast.

“Over the course of a lifetime 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer.”  Age and gender -- Your risk of developing breast cancer increases as you get older. Women are 100 times more likely to get breast cancer than men.  Family history of breast cancer -- You may also have a higher risk for breast cancer if you have a close relative who has had breast, uterine, ovarian, or colon cancer.  Menstrual cycle -- Women who got their periods early (before age 12) or went through menopause late (after age 55) have an increased risk for breast cancer.  Alcohol use -- Drinking more than glasses of alcohol a day may increase your risk for breast cancer.  Childbirth -- Women who have never had children or who had them only after age 30 have an increased risk for breast cancer. Being pregnant more than once or becoming pregnant at an early age reduces your risk of breast cancer.

Early breast cancer usually does not cause symptoms. This is why regular breast exams are important. As the cancer grows, symptoms may include:  Breast lump or lump in the armpit that is hard, has uneven edges, and usually does not hurt  Change in the size, shape, or feel of the breast or nipple -- for example, you may have redness, dimpling, or puckering that looks like the skin of an orange  Fluid coming from the nipple -- may be bloody, clear to yellow, green, and look like pus  Men can get breast cancer, too. Symptoms include breast lump and breast pain and tenderness. Symptoms of advanced breast cancer may include:  Bone pain  Breast pain or discomfort  Skin ulcers  Swelling of one arm (next to the breast with cancer)  Weight loss

Test – Mammography Breast MRI Breast ultrasound Breast biopsy Treatment – Surgery Chemotherapy Radiation

The American Cancer Society's dietary guidelines for cancer prevention recommend that people:  Perform self breast exam!!!  Eat healthy and exercise!

RS4 Jennifer 17 year old with breast cancer lead

Monthly breast self-exams should always include: visual inspection (with and without a mirror) to note any changes in contour or texture; and manual inspection in standing and reclining positions to note any unusual lumps or thicknesses.

NEXT CLASS: pregnancy, and contraceptives