Reproductive health

Scrotum

Climate control system: Testes must be slightly cooler than body temperature for sperm development.

Testes

Produce sperm

Epididymis

“sperm school” Site of sperm storage and maturation

Vas Deferens

Tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

Seminal Vesicles

Produces fluid that provides nourishment for sperm

Prostate Gland

Nourishment to sperm and increases PH level of semen

Cowper’s Gland

Produces fluid that lubricates the urethane and neutralize acid from residual urine.

Uretha

Tube that transport urine from bladder to exit the body. Ejaculates semen.

Penis

External organ of the male

Noctural emission

wet dream. Ejaculation during sleep. normal during puberty.

Undescended Testes Symptoms

One or both testes fails to move from the abdomen into scrotum

UNDESCENDED TESTES CAUSES:

Premature birth, hormonal disorders caused by genetics, health of the mother

UNDESCENDED TESTES TREATMENTS:

Self-correction, surgery, hormonal treatment

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION SYMPTOMS:

Inability to achieve or sustain an erection for sex

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION CAUSES:

alcoholism, illnesses such as MS and diabetes, heart disease, side effects of medications (antidepressants, antihistamines, blood pressure meds etc), depression, anxiety, stress, low testosterone

EPIDIDYMITIS SYMPTOMS:

swollen/red or warm scrotum, testicle pain/tenderness, painful urination, discharge from penis, pain or discomfort in lower abdomen, blood in semen

EPIDIDYMITIS CAUSES:

untreated STIs, bladder/prostate infection, urine in the epididymis, trauma to the groin

EPIDIDYMITIS TREATMENTS:

antibiotics or surgery if the case requires medical intervention

INGUINAL HERNIA SYMPTOMS:

intestines bulge through a weak area in the scrotal wall (lump, pain); heaving feeling in the groin; occasional swelling around testes

INGUINAL HERNIA CAUSES:

pressure in the abdomen; obesity; heavy/improper lifting; straining during bowel movement; chronic coughing or sneezing

INGUINAL HERNIA TREATMENTS:

Self-correction, surgery, 

OVARIES

mature and release eggs (ovulation)

FALLOPIAN TUBES

tube that transports the egg (ovum) to the uterus (womb)

UTERUS (WOMB)

muscular organ where fertilized egg develops

endometrium

inner lining that provides place for implantation of a fertilized egg; lining that is shed during menstruation

myometrium

middle, muscular layer contracts during labor

CERVIX (part of uterus)

narrow opening to the uterus lined with a mucous membrane

VAGINA

tube lined with a moist membrane that connects to the uterus/cervix

Hymen

thin fleshy tissue located at the entrance of the vagina

VULVA

• external female anatomy that includes the labia and clitoris

labia:

• skin folds that surround the openings to the vagina and urethra

clitoris:

• located above the vaginal opening containing sensitive erectile tissue

URETHRA

• tube connected to the bladder allowing urine to exit the body

OVULATION:  

egg is released from ovary

ENDOMETRIOSIS

Pain in abdomen, lower back or pelvic areas

Heavy periods and bleeding between periods

Painful menstrual cramps

Most women are asymptomatic.

OVARIAN CYSTS SYMPTOMS:

Mostly asymptomatic, Pelvic Pain, Bloating

OVARIAN CYSTS CAUSES:

Follicle (That holds the egg) does not dissolve after ovulation

OVARIAN CYSTS TREATMENTS:

time, medication, surgery

TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME (TSS) SYMPTOMS

Confusion, Diarrhea, General ill feeling, Headaches, High fever, Low blood pressure, 

Muscle aches, Nausea, Redness of eyes, mouth, throat, Widespread rash

TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME (TSS) CAUSES:

Bacteria