The purpose is to reproduce! To make a baby! (Same as the male reproduction system!)

The purpose is to reproduce! To make a baby! (Same as the male reproduction system!)

Tubular organ that: 1. Connects the outside of the body to the uterus2. Receives sperm during reproduction3. Allows menstrual flow to exit the body4. Passage of baby5. Produces fluids to cleanse and lubricate itself6. Provides sensation

1. Produces a mucous plug to keep germs out during pregnancy2. Produces fluids to help

sperm travel3. Dilates 10 centimetersduring childbirthto allow baby to pass

Uterus: Muscular cavity size of fist and meets the vagina at the lower end of the cervix

1. Houses and protectsembryo/fetus/baby2. Allows nutrient and wasteexchange with placenta;3. Nourishes an embryo before a placenta grows

1. Transports egg from ovary to uterus

Tiny finger-like structures at the end of the fallopian tube that pulls an egg from the ovary into the fallopian tube to be fertilized.

Two are found deep in the pelvic area

1. Produce eggs 2. Produce estrogen and

progesterone

What does Estrogen and Progesterone do?* Cause growth of pubic and underarm hair* Strengthen bones* Regulate the monthly release of an egg* Prepare body for pregnancy

What is it?1. Monthly series of hormone

controlled changes that prepare uterine lining for pregnancy

2. Release of an egg is called OVULATION

3. Uterine lining thickens to prepare for possible implantation of fertilized egg

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Ovulation takes place in the MIDDLE of the cycle, usually around day 14

1. Estrogen and progesterone levels 1. Estrogen and progesterone levels fallfall, and , and MENSTRUATION occursMENSTRUATION occurs

2. 2. Menstruation:Menstruation: Breakdown and discharge Breakdown and discharge of uterine lining out of the VAGINAof uterine lining out of the VAGINA

3. During this time, females use sanitary 3. During this time, females use sanitary pads or tampons to absorb blood and tissue pads or tampons to absorb blood and tissue

4. Usually 4. Usually lasts between 3-7 dayslasts between 3-7 days

Perform after shower at least Perform after shower at least 1 week after menstrual 1 week after menstrual periodperiod

1. Stand in front of mirror. 1. Stand in front of mirror. Place one hand over head, Place one hand over head, and use the other to examine and use the other to examine each breast.each breast.

2. Use thumb and index 2. Use thumb and index finger to squeeze nipple and finger to squeeze nipple and look for unusual dischargelook for unusual discharge

3. Check for swelling, dimpling, 3. Check for swelling, dimpling, or scalinessor scaliness

4. Use 3 to 4 fingers to feel 4. Use 3 to 4 fingers to feel each breast for unusual lumps each breast for unusual lumps or thickening under skin. Check or thickening under skin. Check under armpits and between under armpits and between breasts, too.breasts, too.

Test to check for pre-cancerous cells in cervix

The doctor will put a special instrument called a speculumspeculum into the vagina to open it so the sample can be taken.

The doctor will collect a sample of cells ***Ask for a FULL STD test if you’ve

been sexually active when you have a pap smear done!!!!***