Reproductive Health

A set of flashcards covering key concepts in reproductive health, hormones, anatomy, fertility, and STD prevention.

What hormone is primarily produced by the ovaries and is crucial for female sexual characteristics and the menstrual cycle?

Estrogen

What is the term for the monthly discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus?

Menstruation

What male organ is responsible for the production of sperm?

Testes

What is the process called when a mature egg is released from the ovary?

Ovulation

What structure connects the uterus to the vagina?

Cervix

What is the name of the phase in the female menstrual cycle that occurs after ovulation?

Luteal Phase

What hormone triggers the development of male sexual characteristics and promotes sperm production?

Testosterone

What is the effective method of birth control that has a 99% effectiveness rate when taken correctly?

Birth control Pill

What organ in females is involved in the implantation of a fertilized egg?

Uterus

What structure is a muscular canal that connects the external genitals to the uterus in females?

Vagina

What is the main function of the prostate gland in males?

Produces seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.

What hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and is critical for regulating the menstrual cycle?

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

What is the name of the male reproductive organ that delivers sperm to the female reproductive tract?

Penis

What term describes the first occurrence of menstruation in females?

Menarche

What is the average duration of the female menstrual cycle?

28 days

Which hormone is responsible for preparing the uterus for pregnancy after ovulation?

Progesterone

What is the male equivalent of the ovaries that produces sperm and testosterone?

Testes

What is the name for the phase of the menstrual cycle where the uterine lining is shed if pregnancy does not occur?

Menstrual Phase

What does the term 'nocturnal emission' refer to?

An involuntary ejaculation during sleep, also known as a wet dream.

What is the name of the structure that transports urine from the bladder out of the body in both males and females?

Urethra

What is the primary purpose of using condoms during sexual activity?

To provide a barrier that reduces the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

What is the name of the hormone that helps regulate the menstrual cycle and is produced by the ovaries?

Estrogen

What is the term for the surgical procedure in which a man's vas deferens is cut and tied, preventing sperm from entering the semen?

Vasectomy

What are the two main categories of prevention for HIV transmission?

Behavioral interventions and medical interventions (like PrEP).