40 year-old woman wants contraceptives
Her and her husband are in their 40s
She could go through menopause
Their hormone levels have decreased in their age
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
Penis
Reproduction-ejaculates semen to fertilize an egg
Bulbourethral gland
forms a mucus to help protect urethra and adds lubrication in intercourse
Prostate Gland
adds a milky substance to semen usually acidic
Seminal Vesicles
adds a alkaline substance to semen that helps nourish sperm
Urethra
hollow tube allows for semen to pass through
ejaculatory duct
mixes sperm in the ampulla and sends it to the prostate gland
Ductus (vas) deferens
transports sperm from epididymis and stores sperm
Epididymus
store sperm until it is mature
Rete testis
receives sperm from the seminiferous tubules
Testes
houses and creates sperm
Seminiferous tubules
creates sperm
Primary Spermocyte
Secondary Spermocyte
develop into secondary spermocyte
develops into the mature sperm
Scrotum
holds the testes
Female Reproduction System
Mammary Glands
produces and releases milk
Areola
protects
Lobes
holds aveoli
Aveoli
produce breast milk
Lactiferous Duct
delivers milk to the surface
Nipple
releases milk
Lactiferous Sinus
stores breast milk
The Vagina
birth canal and is used for sexual intercourse as well as linking the cervix and uterus
Events of Uterine/Ovarian Cycle
Uterine Cycle
Menstrual Phase
Days 1-5 marked by the shedding of the lining of the uterus
Proliferative Phase
spans 6-14 days Estrogen causes the lining of the uterus to thinken
Secretory Phase
Days 15-28 Progesterone released from corpus luteum helps with vascularization and development of uterine glands
Unterus
nurturing a fertilized ovum from development till birth
Uterine tubes
transports an fertilized or unfertilized secondary oocyte to the uterus
Ovarian Cycle
Follicular (Days 1-13)
FSH and LH stimulate the production of an primary oocyte
Ovulation (Day 14)
a release of an oocyte
Luteal Phase (Days 14-28)
formation of the corpus luteum
Ovaries
production and storage of oocytes
Primary Follicles
secretes estrogen
Secondary Follicles
contains primary oocyte
Corpus Luteum
secretes progesterone and estrogen
Major Contraceptives
Oral Contraceptives
Inhibits ovulation
Side effects
Nausae
Mood Swings
Weight Gain
Spotting between periods
Intra Uterine Device (IUD)
stops sperm from fertilizing an egg
Side Effects
Acne
Headaches
Weight gain
Menstrual Changes
Condoms
reduces the probability of a pregnancy
Side effects
Allergic Reactions
Permanent Contraceptives
Vasectomy
stops sperm production
Side effects
blood clot
Tubectomy
removes uterine tubes so an egg can not be released
Side effects
Acne
Weight Gain
Headaches
Hysterectomy
removal of the uterus
Side Effects
Early menopause
Estrogen levels decrease
Three Worst
Three Good
Hysterectomy
She is in healthy conditions
Condom
Vasectomy
he would no longer produce sperm
IUD
lasts for a long time
don't have to take pills
Birth Control Implant
lasts for 4 years
very effective
no real need to remove uterus
not the most effective contraceptive
potential of getting pregnant
not doing any birth control
less effective
bigger potential of getting pregnant