1. Female Reproductive Organs
Sex Education:
Female Reproductive Organs

2. Female External Genitals4 1 3 5 6 2

3. Female Internal Reproductive Organs14 15 9 10 11
Endometrium 8
Bladder 13
Urethra 12

4. Female Internal Reproductive Organs (Continued)

5. Female Internal Reproductive Organs (Continued)

6. Female Reproductive Organs
Vulva:
external female reproductive organs
Labia majora (outer):
fatty outer border on either side of the vaginal and urethral opening
line of protection
Labia minora (inner):
two smaller folds of skin on either side of the vaginal and urethral opening
line of protection 
Vaginal Opening:
is an opening that lies between the labia minora

7. Female Reproductive Organs
Hymen:
a thin membrane
may tear during physical activity 
Urethra Opening:
opening where urine is secreted
Clitoris:
contains many nerve endings and blood vessels
highly sensitive
plays a major role in sexual arousal
Vagina:
elastic, muscle lined tube also called birth canal
stretches to allow for birth of baby

8. Female Reproductive Organs
Cervix:
opening to the uterus
dilates to 10 cm during childbirth
gland that secretes mucus to lubricate vagina
Uterus:
upside down pear shaped hollow muscular organ
primary function is to hold and nourish the developing embryo and fetus
Endometrium:
a thin lining of the uterus
provides attachment to the embryo

9. Female Reproductive Organs
Fallopian Tubes:
tubes on each side of the uterus that connect the uterus to the ovaries
very narrow, lined with hair-like projections(cilia)
motions of cilia release ovum(egg) into the fallopian tubes
Ovaries:
two female sex glands
produce mature ovum(egg)
produce female hormones: progesterone and estrogen

10. Female Reproductive Disorders
SEX EDUCATION
Female Reproductive Disorders

11. Female Reproductive Disorders
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID):
An infection of the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and the surrounding areas of the Pelvis
It can damage the female reproductive organs
It is caused by Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s)
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS):
Caused by bacteria that produces a toxin that affects the immune system and liver
Symptoms: fever, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, and rashes on the hands and feet
Caused by tampons being left inside the vaginal canal too long
If caught early: treated by antibiotics
Tampons should be kept in no longer than 2 to 4 hours

12. Female Reproductive Disorders
Vaginitis:
Inflammation of the vaginal tissue
Symptoms: discharge, burning, and itching
Treated by: antibiotics
Yeast Infections:
Caused by fungus
Characterized by a thick, white, odorless discharge
Symptoms: itching, burning, and painful urination
Treated by: over the counter medication
Ovarian Cyst:
Fluid filled sac on ovary
No signs or symptoms
Treatment: surgically removed or can disappear on their own

13. Female Reproductive Disorders
Breast Cancer:
The most common form of cancer in women
Symptoms: change in breast or nipple appearance, a lump or swelling in the breast, a lump in the arm pit, and/or discharge from the nipple
Treatment: radiation, chemotherapy, or removal of breast
Breast Self Exam: should be performed every month
Mammogram: a series of X-Rays of the breast that should be done after the age of 40
Ovarian Cancer:
Cancer of the ovaries
Symptoms: abdominal pressure, nausea, indigestion, urinary frequency, constipation, diarrhea, abnormal bleeding, weight gain or weight loss, and fatigue
Treatment: radiation, chemotherapy
Early detection is critical because only 25% of women survive beyond 5 years if the cancer is diagnosed in advanced stages

14. Female Reproductive Disorders
Cancer of the Cervix
Detected by Pap Test:
a test that uses a cotton swab to collect cells from the cervix, and it detects abnormal cells
Females should have Pap Test done yearly from the age of 18 unless sexually active
NO Symptoms
Treatment: radiation, chemotherapy
Uterine Cancer:
Cancer of the Uterus
Symptom: abnormal bleeding
Treatment: radiation, chemotherapy, & hysterectomy