8. Hormones & the Reproductive life cycle
• Sex hormones regulated by the pituitary gland, which is
regulated by the hypothalamus gland.
• Male sex hormones
• Androgens – testosterone
• Female sex hormones
• Estrogens
• Progestagens – progesterone
• Small amounts of testosterone
• Adrenal glands also produce small amounts of sex hormones
11. Menstrual Problems
• Dysmenorrhea
• Painful menstruation
• Premenstrual tension
• Mild physical and emotional changes associated with the time before the
onset of menses
• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• A disorder characterized by physical discomfort, psychological distress,
and behavioral changes that begin after ovulation and cease when
menstruation begins.
• Premenstrual dysphonic disorder (PMDD)
• Sever PMS; symptoms serious enough to interfere with daily activities.
18. CONDOM Do's and Don'ts
✓Use a condom every time
✓Check the expiration date
✓Use water-based lubricants
✓Pinch the tip
✕Reuse condoms
✕Use oil-based lubricants
✕2 condoms at one time
✕Old or damaged condoms
19. Communicating about sex
• Consent
• What comes to mind when you hear the word consent?
• Consent is…
• Consent Should be…