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The Body’s Reproductive System

The Body’s Reproductive System. Presentation Created By:. Mona-Lee Brown, Melissa Griffin, Brittany Lange, Cristina Marcelo, & Taryn Rivera University of Florida. For: High School Students Grades 9-12. Let’s Talk About Sex (Organs, that is!). VAGINA. PENIS. SEXUAL INTERCOURSE.

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The Body’s Reproductive System

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  1. The Body’s ReproductiveSystem

  2. Presentation Created By: Mona-Lee Brown, Melissa Griffin, Brittany Lange, Cristina Marcelo, & Taryn Rivera University of Florida For: High School Students Grades 9-12

  3. Let’s Talk About Sex (Organs, that is!) VAGINA PENIS SEXUAL INTERCOURSE BREASTS

  4. Male Reproductive System

  5. Male Reproductive System External Structures • Penis: external male sex organ - Circumcised: removes some or all of foreskin - Uncircumcised: foreskin not removed • Scrotum: sac of skin and muscle containing testicles Uncircumcised Circumcised

  6. Male Reproductive System Internal Structures • Prostate: exocrine gland of male reproductive system • Vas Deferens: tubes connecting epididymis to ejaculatory ducts • Epididymis: organ where sperm matures • Testicles: organ where sperm is created • Urethra: tube that connects bladder to outside of body

  7. Male Disorders & Conditions Untimely Erections • How do I prevent them? • Is it normal? (YES!) • How do I make it go away?

  8. Male Disorders & Conditions Peyronie's Disease • What is it? • How do you get it? • How do I treat it?

  9. Male Disorders & Conditions • most common cancer in males between the ages of 15 and 34 • highly treatable when diagnosed early Testicular Cancer Signs include… • collection of fluid in the scrotum • lump or enlargement in either testicle • Unexplained fatigue

  10. Performing Testicular Self-Exams • 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, • hardness of testicle or discharge of • the penis

  11. Female Reproductive System

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Female Disorders and Conditions • Progressive 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 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

  15. Female Disorders and Conditions Toxic Shock Syndrome • Systemicillness: 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

  16. Female Disorders and Conditions Endometriosis • 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

  17. Why are self breast exams important? Source: www.breastcancerawareness.com A message from Bree Williamson from the ABC hit soap opera, “One Life to Live”

  18. 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

  19. Performing A Breast Self Exam • First, look for changes…Then, feel for changes • Step 1: Lie down and raise right arm above head • Step 2: Examine area from underarm to lower bra line; across to breast bone; up to collar bone; back to armpit • Step 3: Use pads of three middle fingers of the left hand to check the right breast, in dime-sized circles

  20. Resources Susan G. Komen www.komen.org KidsHealth www.kidshealth.org American Cancer Society www.cancer.org

  21. Let’s Play BINGO!!! • Test your knowledge of the reproductive system…. First three winners will get prizes! • Rules: This is just like regular BINGO, but with the terms you just learned in class!

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