1. Female Anatomy

2. Vulva

3. Vulva

4. Vulva

5. Vulva

6. Vulva

7. Vulva
External genitals
Mon veneris
Labia majora and minora
Clitoris

8. Clitoris

9. Clitoris Homologus to penis
Same # of nerve endings as the head of penis
Only purpose is sexual arousal
Most common method of self stimulation & orgasm

10. Underlying structures

11. Clitoris photo

12. Underlying structures
Vestibular bulbs
Bartholin’s glans

13. Pelvic floor muscles

14. Kegel Exercises Urinary control after childbirth
Increases genital sensitivity
Increases sensation during intercourse
Technique of doing exercises

15. Internal structures (summary)
Vagina
Vasocongestion = lubrication
Grafenberg (G) spot
Cervix
Uterus
Ovaries

16. Vagina, Uterus, Ovaries

17. Uterus & Ovaries

18. Vagina
Vaginal opening has highest concentration of vaginal musculature
Inner 2/3 = fewest nerve endings
Changes during intercourse
Orgasmic platform

19. Chronic vaginitis Due to Antibiotic medication
Frequently wearing pantyhose
Birth control pills

20. Grafenberg (G) spot Location Female counterpart to male prostate gland
Female counterpart to male prostate gland
Female ejaculation

21. Cervix Cervical cancer - increases risk due to Genital warts
Having several male sexual partners
First intercourse at an early age
Cigarette smoke

22. Uterus
Endometrioses
Cells from uterine lining implant in abdominal cavity

23. Ovaries 40,000 to 400,000 innature ova at birth
mature in a woman’s lifetime
Ovaries are endocrine glands
Produce sex hormones
Estrogen and progesterone

24. Fallopian tubes

25. After release from ovary, eggs viable for 24-48 hours for fertilization

26. Breasts

27. Breasts Size Preoccupation with size Fatty tissue determines size
Unrelated to milk or sensitivity
Preoccupation with size
Surgical alternatives
Enlargement
Reduction
Lift

28. Silicon Gel Breast Implants

29. Breast exams Self-exam = good Mammogram = better
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) = Best

30. Mammogram

31. Menstruation Menarche Menstrual synchrony Onset = 11 - 15 years
Women living together develop similar cycles

32. Menopause Permanent cessation of menstruation
Hormone replacement therapy
Benefits
Protects against
Osteoporoses
Cardiovascular disease
Loss of vaginal lubrication KY
Risks
May increase estrogen dependent breast cancer
Endometrial cancer

33. Female Genital Mutilation
Locations
Africa, Middle East, Asia
Types
Circumcision
Remove clitoral hood
Clitorectomy
Remove clitoris
Genital infibulation
Remove clitoris and labia
Sew up vulva

34. Female Genital Mutilation (cont)
Purposes
Girls considered”unmarriageable” if not
Insure virginity
Clitoris seen as dangerous to men
Results
Hemorrhage
Infection
Painful intercourse
Complicated childbirth
Death from infection

35. Efforts to stop FGM WHO (World Health Organization)
UNICEF (United Nations)
US (Illegal in America)