Female Anatomy
Vulva
Vulva
Vulva
Vulva
Vulva
Vulva
External genitals
 Mon veneris
 Labia majora and minora
 Clitoris
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Clitoris
Clitoris
Homologus to penis
 Same # of nerve endings as the head of
penis
 Only purpose is sexual arousal
 Most common method of self stimulation &
orgasm
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Underlying structures
Clitoris photo
Underlying structures
Vestibular bulbs
 Bartholin’s glans
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Pelvic floor muscles
Kegel Exercises
Urinary control after childbirth
 Increases genital sensitivity
 Increases sensation during intercourse
 Technique of doing exercises
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Internal structures (summary)
Vagina
 Vasocongestion = lubrication
 Grafenberg (G) spot
 Cervix
 Uterus
 Ovaries
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Vagina, Uterus, Ovaries
Uterus & Ovaries
Vagina
Vaginal opening has highest concentration
of vaginal musculature
 Inner 2/3 = fewest nerve endings
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 Changes
during intercourse
 Orgasmic
platform
Chronic vaginitis
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Due to
 Antibiotic
medication
 Frequently wearing pantyhose
 Birth control pills
Grafenberg (G) spot
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Location
 http://mama.indstate.edu/users/nizrael/grafenberg.
html
Female counterpart to male prostate gland
 Female ejaculation
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Cervix
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Cervical cancer - increases risk due to
 Genital
warts
 Having several male sexual partners
 First intercourse at an early age
 Cigarette smoke
Uterus
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Endometrioses
 Cells
from
uterine lining
implant in
abdominal cavity
Ovaries
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40,000 to 400,000 innature ova at birth
 300
- 450 mature in a woman’s lifetime
Ovaries are endocrine glands
 Produce sex hormones
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 Estrogen
and progesterone
Fallopian tubes
After release from ovary, eggs
viable for 24-48 hours for
fertilization
Breasts
Breasts
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Size
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Fatty tissue determines size
Unrelated to milk or sensitivity
Preoccupation with size
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Surgical alternatives
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Enlargement
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Reduction
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http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/pgallery/benlargement.html
http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/pgallery/breduction.html
Lift
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http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/pgallery/blift.html
Silicon Gel Breast Implants
Breast exams
Self-exam = good
 Mammogram = better
 MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) =
Best
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Mammogram
Menstruation
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Menarche
 Onset
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= 11 - 15 years
Menstrual synchrony
 Women
living together develop similar cycles
Menopause
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Permanent cessation of menstruation
 Hormone replacement therapy
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Benefits
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Protects against
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Osteoporoses
Cardiovascular disease
Loss of vaginal lubrication
 KY
Risks
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May increase estrogen dependent breast cancer
Endometrial cancer
Female Genital Mutilation
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Locations
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Africa, Middle East, Asia
Types
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Circumcision
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Clitorectomy
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Remove clitoral hood
Remove clitoris
Genital infibulation
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Remove clitoris and labia
Sew up vulva
Female Genital Mutilation
(cont)
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Purposes
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Girls considered”unmarriageable” if not
Insure virginity
Clitoris seen as dangerous to men
Results
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Hemorrhage
 Infection
 Painful intercourse
 Complicated childbirth
 Death from infection
Efforts to stop FGM
WHO (World Health Organization)
 UNICEF (United Nations)
 US (Illegal in America)
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