The document discusses the study of gynecology, which involves the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the female reproductive system. It describes the internal and external female reproductive organs, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, vulva and clitoris. It explains their functions in producing eggs and sex hormones, facilitating pregnancy and childbirth. The stages of labor and delivery are also summarized, including cervical dilation, fetal expulsion, and placental delivery.

1. Ryan King

2. The Study Of Gynecology
 Definition – Branch of
medicine specializing in
the diagnosis and
treatment of conditions
of the female
reproductive system.
 A physician of this
medical specialty is
called a gynecologist.

3. The Reproductive System
 The reproductive system is vital to the continuation of
existence of the human race.
 Produces ova, which are reproductive cells, and
provides a place for a healthy pregnancy to occur.
 The breasts are used to feed the newborn after
delivery.
 Also then secretes the female sex hormones.

4. Internal Genitalia
 The internal genitalia consists of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, the uterus, and the
vagina.
 There are two ovaries on each side of the uterus. They produce ova and the sex
hormones.
 Maturation of ova are stimulated by follicle stimulating hormones and
luteinizing hormone. Thus ovulation occurs, where ovum is released.
 The sex hormones are produced are estrogen and progesterone, which stimulate
the uterus to prepare for the fertilized ovum.

5. Internal Genitalia, Continued…
 The fimbriae is the part of the fallopian tube that catch
the ovum after ovulation and directs into the fallopian
tube. Then into the uterus for implantation. Conception
occurs in the upper half of the fallopian tubes.
 The uterus consists of the fundus, corpus, and the cervix.
The uterus is where the baby grows and is delivered out of
the vagina.

6. External Genitalia
 The vulva consists of the labia majora, labia minora,
clitoris, and perineum.
 The two labia are used as protection for the genitalia.
 The clitoris is a sensitive arousing tissue alike the male
penis.
 The perineum is the region between the vaginal opening
and the anus.

7. The Stages of Labor & Delivery

8. The Dilation Stage
 During the dilation
stage, the uterine muscle
contracts to expel the
fetus.
 The fetus presses on the
cervix and causes it to
expand to 10 cm. when
the second stage begins.

9. The Expulsion Stage
 This is the birth of the
baby stage.
 Usually crowning occurs
when the head is
delivered first.
 Rarely the baby will be
flipped and delivered as
a breech presentation.

10. The Placental Stage
 The placenta is expelled through the vagina.
 Expulsion is achieved as the uterus continues
to contract.