Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

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Anatomy and Physiology Of the Reproductive Organs

What is Anatomy and Physiology? The body parts Physiology How the body parts function

Male Reproductive Anatomy

Prostate Gland Bladder Seminal Vesicle Cowper’s Gland Vas Deferens Urethra Penis Epididymis Testicle Scrotum Glans

Circumcision Note; New research in Afica has shown a higher rate of HIV infection among uncircumcised males, CDC

Monthly Testicular Self Exam Testicular cancer most common in males between the ages of 15-35 Step 1: Using the pads of the fingers, check for pea-sized lumps Step 2: Check for any discoloration or skin irregularities on scrotum Step 3: Check to see if one testicle is drastically larger than the other If any of these symptoms are present, see a doctor for further care.

Female Reproductive Anatomy

Fallopian Tube Fimbria Uterus Ova / Egg Ovary Cervix Vagina

Bladder

Clitoris Urinary Opening Vulva Vaginal Opening Labia Majora Labia Minora Anus

Pap Smear Exam and Pelvic Exam The pap smear checks for abnormal/cancerous cells on the cervix. A woman should have this exam every year, once she turns 18, or becomes sexually active. Step 1: Clinician will insert a speculum into the woman’s vagina to slightly separate the vaginal walls Step 2: With a cytobrush, the clinician will take a swab of the cells on the cervix Step 3: Speculum is removed. Step 4: Clinician will then insert two fingers into the vagina and press down on the abdomen, checking for abnormalities and for pain or swelling. This exam usually takes about 3-5 minutes Important to note that not all clinicians and doctors routinely screen for HPV, patients should request this exam.

Monthly Breast Self Exam Step 1: Using the pads of the fingers, feel the entire area of the breast, checking for pea-sized lumps. Step 2: Check for any discoloration or irregularities on the breast skin. If any of these symptoms are present, see a doctor for further care.

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