1. Female

3. 1. Ovary = female gonads/make eggs
oval-shaped, and grayish in color, with an uneven surface, cm - 5cm in length (2x size almond)
Left Ovary, Recent Release of an Egg

4. 2. Fallopian tube= egg to uterus
aka oviduct
Funnel shaped end and fimbriae wave egg into tube
Cilia & smooth muscle contractions move egg to uterus
Sperm fertilizes egg here normally

6. Ectopic Pregnancy
Fertilized egg attaches (or implants) someplace other than the uterus, most often in the fallopian tube. (sometimes called a tubal pregnancy.) 
The pregnancy cannot continue to term, usually embryo is removed.
Can be very dangerous for woman.

7. Tubal ligation

9. 3. Uterus = womb; holds the embryo/fetus as it develops
Pear-shaped, hollow
Thick muscular, elastic walls
Endometrium = inner wall that nourishes; shed each month if no fertilized egg

10. An egg is usually a few days old before it implants in the uterus
An egg is usually a few days old before it implants in the uterus. At this point, it has already divided several times and is called a blastula.

13. Amniocentesis  &  Chorionic Villi Sampling
Tests fetal cells for abnormalities, such as chromosome numbers

15. 4. Cervix = lower, neck-like portion of the uterus
sticky acidic mucus plug becomes more watery and alkaline to facilitate sperm entry during ovulation
Very muscular to support baby
PAP test – abnormal cells (cervical cancer common)

16. Women should receive an annual PAP test
Women should receive an annual PAP test. A doctor removes cells from around the cervix and a lab checks them for abnormalities.

17. Cervix during LABOR
DILATES: opening widens
EFFACES: wall thins

18. CHILDBIRTH

19. An epidural can be used to manage pain of labor
An epidural can be used to manage pain of labor.  A shot in the spine will temporarily eliminate any feeling below that point.  Mom is awake for the birth, but doesn't have the pain of it.
Unfortunately, an epidural must be timed exactly right.  Too soon and it will wear off.  Too late, and they cannot do the procedure.

20. 5. Vagina = receives penis, birth canal
muscular, elastic, about 3 inches

21. 6. Bladder = holds urine made by kidneys
In front of uterus
a triangular-shaped, hollow
held in place by ligaments that are attached to other organs and the pelvic bones.
walls relax and expand to store urine, and contract and flatten to empty urine through the urethra.

24. The pelvic floor pressure causes in many women a sense of urinary incontinence "inability to stop the outflow of urine".

25. Kegel Exercises – contract pelvic floor muscles

26. 7. Uretha = tube for urine to exit body

27. 8. Clitoris = erectile tissue
anterior to the opening of the female urethra
hooded by the skin folds of the anterior labia minora

29. 9. Labia = protective folds
Majora – outside
Minora – inner, smaller

30. 10. Anus = exit of digestive system 11
10. Anus = exit of digestive system 11. Rectum = final portion of large intestine
a short tube at the end of the alimentary canal where waste material is compressed into a solid form before being eliminated

31. 12. Fetus = developing baby
Before 9 weeks called EMBRYO
After 9 weeks called FETUS

32. 13. Umbilical cord = nourishes fetus
a flexible cord that contains blood vessels and connects the baby to the placenta

35. Complications During Birth
Placenta Previa
placenta is not attached to the top of the uterus, partially or fully blocks the cervix, this can cause bleeding during pregnancy
Solution:  C-Section

36. 14. Nipple = releases milk

37. 15. Mammary ducts/lobes = produce milk

38. 16. fat = insulates/protects glands

39. 17. pectoralis major = chest muscle underneath glands, in front of ribs

40. 18. bones = protect organs

41. WORD BANK
Fallopian Tubes
Ovary
Cervix
Fallopian Tubes
Vagina
Ovary
Uterus
Uterus
Cervix
Vagina

42. Mammogram - low dose x-ray which captures a picture of the breast tissue.

43. Drs breast exam TODAY breast cancer Cancer in Younger Women My wife's battle

45. Mammogram Tips
Schedule your mammogram at the end of your menstrual cycle when your breasts are least tender.
The readings will be more accurate, the compression will be more comfortable, and when they compare films from year to year, they will be comparing breasts of similar status.
When possible, go to the same imaging center each year. If you move or change sites, bring your films with you.
Make sure the center that is doing your mammogram is accredited by the American College of Radiology. This will ensure that accurate and safe dosages of radiation are being used.
Women who have a personal or family history of breast cancer should speak to their doctor about getting mammograms sooner.