 Days
1-5:
 The
lining of the UTERUS is shed. Blood
and tissue leave the body through the
VAGINA.
 Days
 An
 Day
1-13:
ovum MATURES in the ovary.
14:
 Ovulation-
an ovum is released from the
ovary. (It is now able to be “fertilized” by
a sperm cell.)
 Days
 The
15-28:
ovum travels down the FALLOPIAN
TUBES to the UTERUS.
 If the ovum is not fertilized (by a
sperm cell), the cycle will begin
again at Day 1, and MENSTUATION
will take place.
 IF the OVUM is fertilized (by a sperm
cell) then a PREGNANCY will occur.
 UTERUS:
a muscular organ of the female
reproductive system that holds a fetus during
pregnancy.
 2.
OVUM- the woman’s sex cell, also
called egg cell, plural is “ova”
 3. The ova, or eggs, are stored in
organs called OVARIES.
 4. The ovaries also make most of the
PRIMARY FEMALE SEX HORMONE,
ESTROGEN.
 5.
The ovum travels from an OVARY
TO THE UTERUS THROGH A
FALLOPIAN TUBE.
 6. The lower part of the uterus,
WHERE THE UTERUS MEETS THE
VAGINA, IS THE CERVIX.
 7. The VAGINA, connects the outside
of the body with the uterus.
 8.
Women are born with ALL OF THE
OVA THEY WILL EVER HAVE.
 9.Beginning at puberty, ONE OF THE
OVARIES RELEASES A MATURE OVUM
EVERY MONTH IN A PROCESS CALLED
OVULATION.
 10. When the ovum is released, THE
FALLOPIAN TUBE DRAWS THE OVUM
INTO THE TUBE.
 11.
ENDOMETRIUM: the lining of the
uterus.
 12. IF THE OVUM IS FERTILIZED BY A
SPERM CELL IN THE FALLOPIAN TUBE,
the fertilized ovum will attach to
the wall of the uterus and a
pregnancy will begin.
 13. MENSTRUATION: The monthly
breakdown and shedding of the
endometrium. Also called the
“period”. This is when the blood
and tissue releases out of the
 13.
MENSTRUATION: The monthly
breakdown and shedding of the
endometrium. This is when the blood
and tissue releases out of the vagina.
 14. This bleeding is also called a
“PERIOD”.
 15. OVULATON AND MENSTRUATION
HAPPEN IN a cycle that lasts about 28
days. The cycle is called the
MENSTRUAL CYCLE.
 16.
Five things that can affect the
menstrual cycle:
Age
 Stress
 Diet
 Exercise
 Illness

 17.
Girls usually have their first menstrual
period between the ages of 9 and 16.
 18. Describe the stages of the menstrual
cycle:

Days 1-5:
 Days
1-5:
 The
lining of the UTERUS is shed. Blood
and tissue leave the body through the
VAGINA.
 Days
 An
 Day
1-13:
ovum MATURES in the ovary.
14:
 Ovulation-
an ovum is released from the
ovary. (It is now able to be “fertilized” by
a sperm cell.)
 Days
 The
15-28:
ovum travels down the FALLOPIAN
TUBES to the UTERUS.
 If the ovum is not fertilized (by a
sperm cell), the cycle will begin
again at Day 1, and MENSTUATION
will take place.
 IF the OVUM is fertilized (by a sperm
cell) then a PREGNANCY will occur.
 19.
Four ways women and girls can protect
themselves from reproductive health
problems:
 Bathe everyday
 See a Doctor regularly. Report any unusual
symptoms. Do regular self breast exams.
Ask your doctor/gynecologist questions.
 Abstain(make the choice not to) from
sexual relationships. STD and Pregnancy
risks.
 Maintain good hygiene during menstrual
periods. Change tampons every 4-6 hours.