1. Female Anatomy

2. Vulva

3. Vulva

4. Vulva

5. Vulva

6. Vulva

7. Female Genital Exam Use a hand mirror to look at your genitals
Identify the various parts
Look for any unusual bumps or coloring
Think about your feelings regarding your genital anatomy.
Do it on a regular basis

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

9. Clitoris

10. 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

11. Underlying structures

12. Clitoris photo

13. Underlying structures
Vestibular bulbs
Bartholin’s glans

14. Pelvic floor muscles

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

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

17. Vagina, Uterus, Ovaries

18. Uterus & Ovaries

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

20. Vaginal lubrication The first sign of sexual arousal
Occurs within 10 – 30 seconds after effective physical or psychological stimulation
Seeps through the vaginal walls as vasocongestion occurs.

21. Other vaginal lubrication
Saliva
Water-based lubricant
Lubricated condoms
Not Vaseline

22. Chronic vaginitis
Due to
Birth control pills
Antibiotic medication

23. Bartholin’s glands Located on either side of the vaginal opening
Produces fluid
Function unknown
Possibly to lubricate entrance to vagina

24. Hymen
Use is largely unknown
Types
Imperforate hymen

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

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

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

28. 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

29. Fallopian tubes

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

31. Breasts

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

33. Silicon Gel Breast Implants

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

35. Mammogram

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

37. Menstrual synchrony Synchronized menstration
Apparently based on the sense of smell

38. 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