1. Unit 46
Reproductive System

2. Objectives Spell and define terms.
Review the location and functions of the organs of the male and female reproductive systems.
Describe some common disorders and conditions of the male reproductive system.

3. Objectives
Describe some common disorders and conditions of the female reproductive system.
List six diagnostic tests associated with conditions of the male and female reproductive systems.

4. Objectives
Describe nursing assistant actions related to the care of patients with conditions and diseases of the reproductive system.
State the nursing precautions required for patients who have sexually transmitted diseases.

5. Structure and Function
Both the male and female reproductive organs have dual functions:
Produce reproductive cells
Produce hormones that are responsible for sex characteristics

6. Male Reproductive Organs: Structure and Function
Testes
Epididymis
Vas deferens
Seminal vesicles
Ejaculatory duct
Prostate gland
Cowper’s glands
Penis

7. Female Reproductive Organs: Structure and Function
External female structures include the:
Vulva
Clitoris
Urinary meatus
Vaginal meatus

8. Female Reproductive Organs: Structure and Function
Internal female reproductive organs include the:
Ovaries
Fallopian tubes
Uterus
Vagina

9. Conditions of the Male Reproductive Organs
Male reproductive organs are subject to the same kinds of disease processes that affect other body parts.
Examples of these conditions are tumors and infections.

10. Conditions of the Male Reproductive Organs
A very common problem experienced by many men
Involves the prostate gland

11. Conditions of the Female Reproductive Organs
Like the male organs
Female reproductive organs are subject to disease processes
Including tumors and infections, that affect other body parts

12. Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Affect both men and women
Most STDs can be treated and cured
But patients do not develop immunity to repeated infections

13. Vaginal Douche Vaginal douche
Irrigation of the vagina with fluid or medication
It is done by a physician’s order