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!)

Male Reproductive System

Male Reproductive SystemExternal Structures Penis: external male sex organ

- Circumcised: removes some or all of foreskin- Uncircumcised: foreskin not removed

Scrotum: sac of skin and muscle containing testiclesUncircumcise

dCircumcised

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

Male Disorders & Conditions

How do I prevent them?

Is it normal? (YES!)

How do I make it go away?

Male Disorders & Conditions

What is it?

How do you get it?

How do I treat it?

Male Disorders & Conditions

most common cancer in males between the ages of 15 and 34

highly treatable when diagnosed earlySigns include…

collection of fluid in the scrotum lump or enlargement in either testicle Unexplained fatigue

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,Look for: Hard lumps, tenderness,

hardness of testicle or discharge of hardness of testicle or discharge of

the penisthe penis

Performing Testicular Self-Exams

Female Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

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

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

Female Disorders and Conditions

ProgressiveProgressive 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

Female Disorders and Conditions

SystemicSystemic illness: 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

Female Disorders and Conditions

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

Why are self breast exams important?

A message from A message from Bree WilliamsonBree Williamson from the from the ABC hit soap opera, “One Life to Live”ABC hit soap opera, “One Life to Live”

Source: Source: www.breastcancerawareness.comwww.breastcancerawareness.com

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

Performing A Breast Self Exam

•First, First, looklook for changes…Then, for changes…Then, feel feel for for changeschangesStep 1: Lie down and raise right arm Step 1: Lie down and raise right arm above headabove head

Step 2: Examine area from Step 2: Examine area from underarm to lower bra line; across to underarm to lower bra line; across to breast bone; up to collar bone; back breast bone; up to collar bone; back to armpitto armpit

Step 3: Use pads of three middle Step 3: Use pads of three middle fingers of the left hand to check the fingers of the left hand to check the right breast, in dime-sized circlesright breast, in dime-sized circles

Resources

Susan G. Komen www.komen.org

KidsHealth www.kidshealth.org

American Cancer Society www.cancer.org

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!