Menstruation
Menstruation
Reproduction
• In this
presentation,
we will learn
about:
• - The
Introduction Reproductive
System
• - Menstruation
• - Reproduction
• - Hormones
• The male
reproductive
system includes:
• - Testes
The • - Penis
Reproductive
System: • Functions:
Male • - Produces sperm
• - Delivers sperm
to the female
reproductive
system
• The female
reproductive
system includes:
• - Ovaries
• - Fallopian tubes
The • - Uterus
Reproductive • - Cervix
System: • - Vagina
Female
• Functions:
• - Produces eggs
• - Houses and
nurtures the
developing fetus
• Fertilization
happens when a
sperm cell from
Reproduction: a male merges
Fertilization with an egg cell
from a female,
usually in the
fallopian tube.
• After
fertilization, the
fertilized egg
implants itself in
Reproduction: the lining of the
Pregnancy uterus, where it
grows and
develops into a
baby.
• After about 9
months of
pregnancy, the
Reproduction:
baby is born
Birth
through the
process of labor
and delivery.
• Hormones are
chemical
messengers in the
body. Important
hormones in
reproduction
Hormone include:
• - Estrogen and
s and Progesterone:
Their Regulate the
Roles menstrual cycle and
pregnancy
• - Testosterone:
Responsible for
sperm production
and male secondary
sexual
characteristics
• Menstruation is
the monthly
shedding of the
lining of the
What is uterus when
Menstruation pregnancy does
? not occur. It is a
natural and
healthy part of
the menstrual
cycle.
• Day 1-5: The
The Menstrual
lining of the
Cycle:
uterus is shed
Menstrual through the
Phase vagina.
The • Day 1-13: The
pituitary gland
Menstrual
releases a
Cycle:
hormone to
Follicular stimulate egg
Phase development.
• Day 14: The
The mature egg is
Menstrual released from
Cycle: the ovary and
Ovulation travels to the
fallopian tube.
The • Day 15-28: The
Menstrua lining of the
uterus thickens
l Cycle: to prepare for a
Luteal possible
Phase pregnancy.
• Menstruation
occurs to
prepare the
female body for
Why pregnancy. If the
Menstruation egg is not
Happens fertilized, the
lining of the
uterus is shed
and a new cycle
begins.
• Menstruation and
reproduction are
natural and
important parts of
human biology.
Understanding
Conclusion these processes
helps us take
better care of our
health.
• Any Questions?