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The Body’s Reproductive
System
Let’s Talk About Sex (Organs, that is!)
Female Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
External Structures
Mons Pubis: soft mound of flesh above genitals
Labia: lip-like structures on the outside of the vagina
Clitoris: sex organ whose sole function is pleasure
Female Reproductive System
Internal Structures
Vagina: tract from uterus to exterior Hymen: mucous membrane around vaginal opening Cervix: lower, narrow portion of uterus Uterus: pear-shaped organ containing growing fetus Fallopian Tubes: pathway for egg travel during
ovulation Fimbriae: Fringes located at ends of fallopian tubes Ovaries: egg-producing organs
Female Disorders and Conditions
ProgressiveProgressive infection—gets worse over time
Affects fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix or ovaries
Can lead to long term reproductive problems
Symptoms include: foul-smelling discharge, heavier than normal periods, painful urination
Female Disorders and Conditions
SystemicSystemic illness: it affects the whole body
TSS is NOT strictly linked to tampons
Symptoms include: high fever, rapid drop in blood pressure, sun burn like rash, weakness, headaches and even kidney failure
Female Disorders and Conditions
Endometrium- the tissue that lines the uterus In Endometriosis, the tissue begins to grow on
the outside of the uterus
Symptoms include: severe pelvic pain, constipation, diarrhea, pain or seeing blood when going to the bathroom
Why are self breast exams important?
A message from A message from Bree WilliamsonBree Williamson from the from the ABC hit soap opera, “One Life to Live”ABC hit soap opera, “One Life to Live”
Source: Source: www.breastcancerawareness.comwww.breastcancerawareness.com
The Facts About Breast Cancer
•Leading cause of cancer among White and African American women
•Every 3 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer
Performing A Breast Self Exam
•First, First, looklook for changes…Then, for changes…Then, feel feel for for changeschangesStep 1: Lie down and raise right arm Step 1: Lie down and raise right arm above headabove head
Step 2: Examine area from Step 2: Examine area from underarm to lower bra line; across to underarm to lower bra line; across to breast bone; up to collar bone; back breast bone; up to collar bone; back to armpitto armpit
Step 3: Use pads of three middle Step 3: Use pads of three middle fingers of the left hand to check the fingers of the left hand to check the right breast, in dime-sized circlesright breast, in dime-sized circles
Male Reproductive System
Male Reproductive SystemExternal Structures Penis: external male sex organ
- Circumcised: removes some or all of foreskin- Uncircumcised: foreskin not removed
Scrotum: sac of skin and muscle containing testiclesUncircumcise
dCircumcised
Male Reproductive System
Internal Structures
Prostate: exocrine gland of male reproductive system
Vas Deferens: tubes connecting epididymis to ejaculatory ducts
Epididymis: organ where sperm maturesTesticles: organ where sperm is createdUrethra: tube that connects bladder to outside
of body
Male Disorders & Conditions
How do I prevent them?
Is it normal? (YES!)
How do I make it go away?
Male Disorders & Conditions
What is it?
How do you get it?
How do I treat it?
Male Disorders & Conditions
most common cancer in males between the ages of 15 and 34
highly treatable when diagnosed earlySigns include…
collection of fluid in the scrotum lump or enlargement in either testicle Unexplained fatigue
Step 1: Draw a warm bath to relax the scrotum
Step 2: Get familiar with your body
Step 3: Place one leg on an elevated surface
Step 4: Use one hand to support testicle
Step 5: Use the other hand to gently roll testicle between thumb and index finger
Look for: Hard lumps, tenderness,Look for: Hard lumps, tenderness,
hardness of testicle or discharge of hardness of testicle or discharge of
the penisthe penis
Performing Testicular Self-Exams