2. Sexual and Reproductive Organs
• The appearance, shape and size of genitals
vary from person to person.
• The Vulva includes the mons pubis, labia
majora, clitoris, and the external openings of
the urethra and vagina
• People often confuse the Vulva with the
vagina.
• The clitoris is similar in origin and function to
the penis.
4. Internal Organs
• The non pregnant uterus is about the size of a plum. It
is located between the bladder and the rectum
• The two fallopian tubes are approximately 4 inches
long. The connecting opening from the inside of the
uterus to the fallopian tubes is as small as a fine
needle.
• The ovaries are organs about the size and shape of an
unshelled almond. They are located on either side and
somewhat behind the uterus. They have a twofold
function, to produce germ cells and produce sex
hormones.
6. Breasts
• Our breasts make us mammals
• Their glands produce milk with a large capacity to
nourish babies oversize human brains and to fight
infection and disease in newborns.
• Most women find their breast as a key
component of our sexual selves.
• Because breasts react to sex hormones produced
by the ovaries you may notice pronounced
changes during the menstrual cycle. Your breasts
might become bigger and fuller right before you
menstruate.
7. Puberty
• Puberty is the transition from childhood to
physical maturity.
• Puberty is characterized by the growth of
breasts and pubic and armpit hair.
• It also results in a increase in weight and
height.
• Menstruation starts near the end of puberty
on average at about age 12
8. Menopause
• It continues until age
fifty one on average
• Menopause basically
means the time of
your last period, but
because it can be
irregular it means the
last time you bled.
9. Menstrual Periods
• Women's periods vary widely.
• Most cycles last between twenty three and thirty
six days.
• Some women's cycle are long and some are
short.
• Hormonal contraceptives or breastfeeding may
alter the length of our cycles or even stop them
altogether.
• Most women's periods last between two and
eight days
10. Premenstrual Changes
• Women can have a variety of physical sensations
and emotional experiences for several days
before menstruation.
• These are caused by the normal hormone
fluctuations of the menstrual cycle.
• Among the negative changes are mood
swings, fatigue, depression, bloating, breast
tenderness, and headaches.
• Sometimes these experiences are mild but
sometimes they disrupt are our lives a lot.
11. Charting your Menstrual cycles
• Many women find it
helpful to keep
menstrual calendars
to get to know their
bodies and learn
what is normal for
them.
• You an find charts or
apps on your phone
to use.
12. What's not normal?
• It is normal to have discharge but during an
exam things that might indicate an infection or
a problem would be
• Green, gray, or dark yellow discharge
• Change in the amount of discharge
• Any strong unusual odor
• Foamy discharge
13. Quote
“Will tampons make me sick?”
• The response to this question is No, you might
have heard about toxic shock system
syndrome. It Is a rare condition caused by
bacteria. You just need to make sure you are
changing your tampon and you will be okay!
14. Discussion Questions
• What interested you about chapter 1?
• What are some things that help you during
menstruation?
• Are you going to breast feed your children, or
would you want your wife to breast feed your
children?
