1. Female Reproductive System Yellow Book Chapter Three Lesson 2 Page 35

2. External Female Reproductive Organs Mons Pubis: rounded mound of fatty tissue located directly over the pubic bone Labia Majora: fatter outer folds on either side of the vaginal opening Labia Minora: small folds of skin which contain oil glands and blood vessels Vaginal Opening: opening for reproduction, menstruation and childbirth Clitoris: small knob of tissue that contains many nerve endings Urethral Opening: where urine leaves the female

3. Internal Female Reproductive Organs Ovaries: two female sex glands that produce the mature ova and female hormones Fallopian Tubes: carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus (Fertilization takes place here.) Uterus: hollow muscular organ that receives, holds and nourished the fertilized ovum during pregnancy Endometrium: the lining of the uterus Cervix: opening of the uterus Vagina: elastic, muscle lined tube that extends from the uterus to the outside of the body

4. Menstrual Cycle Ovulation: process of releasing one mature ovum (egg) each month into a fallopian tube With each cycle, the uterus prepares for a possible pregnancy. Menstruation: process of shedding the uterine lining. -Cycle begins on the first day of bleeding. -Most females begin menstruating between the ages of 10 and 15.

5. Days of the Menstrual Cycle Days 1-8: The cycle begins with the first day of menstruation (bleeding) Days 9-13: The hormones FSH and LH cause an egg to mature in one of the ovaries Day 14: Ovulation (release of an egg) occurs Days 15-28: The egg travels through the fallopian tube to the uterus. If the egg is not fertilized the cycle begins again.

6. Menstrual Health Care Hygiene -very important -showering/bathing daily -sanitary pads, panty shields (which are used to absorb menstrual flow) should be changed every few hours -Tampons, which are cylinders of absorbent material that are inserted into the vagina should also be changed frequently.

7. Menstrual Cycle How to Deal with Menstrual Cycle Discomfort Increase Water Decrease Caffeine Decrease Salt Exercise/Stretch

8. Concerns About the Female Reproductive System PMS: PMS: premenstrual syndrome Dysmenorrhea: Dysmenorrhea: severe menstrual cramps Amenorrhea: Amenorrhea: lack of menstruation by age 16 Infertility Infertility Infection: Infection: Toxic shock syndrome Cancer: Cancer: Breast cancer/cervical cancer

9. Female Reproductive Health Discharge: Discharge: the lining of the vagina are constantly being shed, this often causes a slight vaginal discharge. Pelvic Examination: Pelvic Examination: recommends that females start yearly visits to a gynecologist (female doctor) after they become sexually active or no later than age 21 Breast Self-Examination Breast Self-Examination