1. Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

2. Group Agreements Respect Knowledge does not equal experience
Maintain appropriate boundaries
Ask Questions

3. Anonymous Questions???
Necessary
Helpful
Are you trying to be a clown?

4. Anatomy and Physiology
Of the Reproductive Organs

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

6. Male Reproductive Anatomy

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

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

10. 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.

11. Female Reproductive Anatomy

12. Fallopian Tube
Fimbria
Uterus
Ova / Egg
Ovary
Cervix
Vagina

14. Bladder

15. Clitoris
Urinary Opening
Vulva
Vaginal Opening
Labia Majora
Labia Minora
Anus

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Questions?