Care of the Female Reproductive System

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Care of the Female Reproductive System

• PCPS Family Life Objectives
• PII.1, PII.2, PII.4, PII.6
• References Glencoe Teen Health 2 (2007),
  Chapters 12.3,12.4, 12.5 Glencoe Teen Health 3
  (2007), Chapters 16.8, 17.1, 17.2,17.3

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This lesson includes these topics

• Parts and function of male reproductive system
• Care of the reproductive system
• Signs and symptoms of pregnancy
• Prenatal care

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The Male Reproductive System
Vocabulary

• Embryo
• Fetus
• Prenatal care

• Reproductive system
• Reproduction
• Sperm
• Egg

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Reproduction Basic Facts

• Reproduction is the process by which living
  organisms produce others of their own kind.
• Human life results from the union of two cells
  one from the male and one from the female.
• These cells are produced by structures in the
  male and female reproductive systems. The human
  reproductive system consists of body organs and
  structures that make it possible to produce
  young.

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The Male Reproductive System

• The function of the male reproductive system is
  to produce sperm and transmit them to the female
  reproductive system.
• Sperm are the male reproductive cells. They are
  first produced during pubertyusually between the
  ages of 12 and 15.

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The Male Reproductive System

• Good overall health and proper care of the
  reproductive system is essential for reproductive
  health.

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The Male Reproductive System

• Erections When the spongelike tissues of the
  penis fill with blood, the penis becomes enlarged
  and hard, or erect. Erections are a normal part
  of being a male, and they occur more easily and
  more often during puberty.
• Nocturnal emissions In puberty, glands in the
  reproductive system begin to produce semen. To
  relieve the ensuing buildup of pressure, males
  sometimes have ejaculations while they sleep.
  These nocturnal emissions may be accompanied by a
  dream with sexual content. These emissions may
  be also called wet dreams and are prefectly
  normal.

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The Male Reproductive System

• Testicular cancer - Symptoms may include a lump
  or swelling in the scrotum, pain or tenderness in
  one of the testicles, or a dull ache in the lower
  abdomen and groin. If detected in the early
  stages, it can usually be cured.
• Prostate cancer - This type of cancer usually
  affects men over the age of 55. Current
  treatments include surgery to remove all or part
  of the prostate gland, radiation therapy, and
  hormone therapy.
• Sterility - The inability to produce enough
  healthy sperm to fertilize a female reproductive
  cell is a condition called sterility.

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The Male Reproductive System

• Males can keep their reproductive systems healthy
  by
• Performing a testicular self-exam each month.
• Taking a shower or bath daily to keep the
  external reproductive organs clean.
• Always wearing protective gear when participating
  in contact sports.
• Having regular health screenings.
• Practice abstinence from sexual activity before
  marriage.

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Cancer Prevention
self-examination

• The best time for you to examine your testicles
  is during or after a bath or shower, when the
  skin of the scrotum is relaxed.
• Hold the penis out of the way and examine each
  testicle separately. 
• Hold the testicle between your thumbs and fingers
  with both hands and roll it gently between the
  fingers. 
• Look and feel for any hard lumps or nodules
  (smooth rounded masses) or any change in the
  size, shape, or consistency of the testes.

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Reproduction Basic Facts

• A unique human body begins as a single cell that
  is the result of fertilization, the result of the
  joining together of two special cells, one from
  each parent
• Egg cell The cell from the mother
• Sperm cell The cell from the father

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Reproduction Basic Facts

• Soon after fertilization, the cell begins to
  divide. It forms a cluster of cells that attaches
  itself to the inside wall of the uterus. The
  cluster of cells is now called an embryo. These
  cells continue to divide and form cells that do
  specific jobs.

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Reproduction Basic Facts

• A fetus is the name for the developing organism
  from the end of the eighth week until birth. The
  baby is born about nine months after
  fertilization.

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Reproduction Basic Facts

• Fertilization
• The union of the sperm cell with an egg cell
  forms an embryo
• To

9 Months Length 1820 inches Weight 79
pounds Behavior eyes open, fingers can grasp,
body organs and systems can work on their own
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Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy

• 5 common signs of early pregnancy. Some or none
  of these symptoms may appear.
• A Missed Period
• Frequent Trips to the Bathroom
• Fatigue Utter exhaustion is a very early sign of
  pregnancy.
• Morning (and Noon and Night!) Sickness
• Sore (and Enlarged) Breasts

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Prenatal Care

• DO
• Eat healthful foods.
• Have regular checkups.
• Beware of infections.
• DONT
• Smoke or use tobacco.
• Drink alcohol.
• Take any unnecessary drugs.

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Why Is Prenatal Care Important?

• Regular appointments with a health care provider
  throughout a womans pregnancy are important to
  ensure the health of the mom and the baby. In
  addition to medical care, prenatal care includes
  education on pregnancy and childbirth, plus
  counseling and support.
• Frequent visits with a healthcare provider allow
  parents to follow the progress of their baby's
  development. Visits also give them the
  opportunity to ask questions.

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Prenatal Care other facts

• A number of medical tests can be given to help
  assess and monitor the health of the baby and
  mother
• The expectant mother must get proper nutrition
  through their diet and will possibly also need to
  do some exercise to help her body prepare for the
  birth and care of a child.

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Reproduction Basic Facts

• The human body begins as a single fertilized
  cell. The fertilized cell then starts to divide
  into a number of cells. These cells are referred
  to as an embryo.
• After about a week, the embryo attaches itself to
  the lining of the uterus. After the eighth week,
  the embryo is called a fetus.
• From the moment of fertilization until birth, the
  cells develop into tissues, organs, and body
  systems.

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In this lesson, you will Learn About

• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
• Why abstinence is the best way to avoid getting
  an STD.
• Some common STDs and the problems they cause.
• How some STDs can be treated.

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In this lesson, you will Learn About

• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
• Why abstinence is the best way to avoid getting
  an STD.
• Some common STDs and the problems they cause.
• How some STDs can be treated.