1. The Body’s Reproductive System

2. Let’s Talk About Sex (Organs, that is!)
VAGINA
PENIS
SEXUAL
INTERCOURSE
BREASTS

3. Male Reproductive System

4. Male Reproductive System
External Structures
Penis: external male sex organ
- Circumcised: removes some or all of foreskin
- Uncircumcised: foreskin not removed
Scrotum: sac of skin and muscle containing testicles
Uncircumcised
Circumcised

5. Male Reproductive System
Internal Structures
Testicles- produce sperm
Prostate: exocrine gland of male reproductive system
Epididymis: organ where sperm matures
Vas Deferens: sperm leaves the epididymis through the vas deferens tubes where fluids are added. Sperm and liquids are called semen
Cowpers Gland: produces pre-ejaculatory fluid to protect the sperm from the acid in urine
Urethra: tube that carries urine or semen out of body

6. Male Disorders & Conditions
Testicular Cancer:
most common cancer in males between the ages of 15 and 34
highly treatable when diagnosed early
Testicular Cancer
Signs include…
collection of fluid in the scrotum
lump or enlargement in either testicle
Unexplained fatigue

7. Performing Testicular Self-Exams
Step 1: Draw a warm bath to relax the scrotum
Step 2: Get familiar with your body
Step 3: Place one leg on an elevated surface
Step 4: Use one hand to support testicle
Step 5: Use the other hand to gently roll testicle between thumb and index finger
Look for: Hard lumps, tenderness,
hardness of testicle or discharge of
the penis

8. Female Reproductive System

9. Female Reproductive System
External Structures
Labia: lip-like structures on the outside of the vagina
Clitoris: sex organ containing nerve endings whose sole function is pleasure

10. Female Reproductive System
Internal Structures
Vagina: tract from uterus to exterior
Hymen: membrane around vaginal opening
Cervix: lower, narrow portion of uterus
Uterus: pear-shaped organ containing growing fetus
Fallopian Tubes: pathway for egg travel during ovulation
Ovaries: egg-producing organs

11. Female Disorders and Conditions
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Progressive infection—gets worse over time
Affects fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix or ovaries
Can lead to long term reproductive problems
Symptoms include: foul-smelling discharge, heavier than normal periods, painful urination

12. Female Disorders and Conditions
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Systemic illness: it affects the whole body
TSS is NOT strictly linked to tampons
Symptoms include: high fever, rapid drop in blood pressure, sun burn like rash, weakness, headaches and even kidney failure

13. Female Disorders and Conditions
Endometriosis
Endometrium- the tissue that lines the uterus
In Endometriosis, the tissue begins to grow on the outside of the uterus
Symptoms include: severe pelvic pain, constipation, diarrhea, pain or seeing blood when going to the bathroom

14. The Facts About Breast Cancer
Leading cause of cancer among White and African American women
Every 3 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer

15. Performing A Breast Self Exam
Look for changes, such as dimpling…Then, feel for changes such as a lump or thickening
Step 1: Lie down and raise right arm above head
Step 2: Examine area from underarm to lower bra line; across to breast bone; up to collar bone; back to armpit
Step 3: Use pads of three middle fingers of the left hand to check the right breast, in dime-sized circles

16. American Cancer Society
Resources
Susan G. Komen
KidsHealth
American Cancer Society

17. Let’s Play BINGO!!!
Test your knowledge of the reproductive system…. First three winners will get prizes!
Rules: This is just like regular BINGO, but with the terms you just learned in class!

18. Male Disorders & Conditions
Untimely Erections
How do I prevent them?
Is it normal? (YES!)
How do I make it go away?