1. Female Reproductive System

2. Estrogen Hormones produced by ovaries Stimulates development of Secondary Sex Characteristics (SSC)

3. Secondary Sex Characteristics (SSC) Physical Changes ▫Increase in height ▫Widening of the hips ▫Skin changes ▫Enlargement of external genitalia ▫Mature ova form ▫Menstruation begins

4. External organs Mons veneris Labia majora Labia minora Clitoris

5. Internal Organs Ovaries Fallopian Tubes Uterus-fertilized egg grows here Cervix Vagina

6. Menstrual Cycle 1.Ovum matures (ovulation) 2.Released from follicle 3.Moves toward uterus 4.Can be fertilized or disintegrates

7. Premenstrual Syndrome Combination of physical and emotional symptoms that effect a females 7 to 10 days prior to menstruation

8. Amenorrhea Absence of menstruation

9. Pap smear Screening test for cervical cancer

10. Protecting reproductive health Practice abstinence Good menstruation hygiene health Develop habits that prevent or lessen cramps Keep a calendar of cycle Monthly breast exams Regular medical check ups Signs of infection seek medical help

11. Menstruation Cycle Days 1-5 blood flow occurs 6-12 uterine lining begins to thicken 13-14 ovulation occurs 15-20 hormones are released to support pregnancy 21-28 corpus luteum disintegrates if no egg is fertilized Menstruation begins