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External pads of fatty tissue known as the "outer lips" a) Mons Pubis b) Labia Majora c) Labia Minora d) Clitoris |
Labia Majora |
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Rounded, Fatty pad of tissue covering the pubic symphosis a) Mons Pubis b) Labia Majora c) Labia Minora d) Clitoris |
Mons Pubis |
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With the onset of puberty the ______________ becomes covered with pubic hair |
Mons pubis |
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What are the 3 benefits of pubic hair? |
1. Sexual communication through pheromonal signaling 2. Protection of friction during sexual intercourse 3. Signal of sexual maturity |
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Match the Following 1. 3000 BCE 2. 1450s 3. 18th century a) removal for hygienic reasons b) Kept as a souvenir from ones lovers c) evidence of removal in India |
1. c
2. a 3. b |
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The clitoris sits at the junction of the _________ |
Labia minora |
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Clitoris: Approx. ________ nerve endings - Only known function is for ____________ - Most common way for women to achieve ________ and ____________ |
1. 8000 nerve endings 2. Sexual pleasure 3. arousal and orgasm |
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Contains oil, sweat glands, blood vessels and is highly innervated. Is important for sexual stimulation and arousal. a) Mons pubis b) Labia Majora c) Labia Minora d) Clitoris |
Labia Minora |
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What is a Labiaplasty? |
Cosmetic surgery performed to change the appearance of the labia minora |
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Mikos et al (2008) Journal of Sexual Medicine |
Labiaplasty 32% - to correct a functional impairment 31% - functional impairment and aesthetics 37%- aesthetics alone Majority of women went through procedure for aesthetics. Mid range of women used it for functional impairment and the minority of women did it for both causes Unhealthy Self image? - When told about the natural variation in labia size/ shape 28% fewer women decide to go forward with surgery. - fact that there is diversity in shape allowed for the decrease in surgery |
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What is Femal Genital Mutilation |
the "partial or complete removal of the external female genitals or other injury to the female genital organs whether for cultural or other non therapeutic reasons" (WHO, 1997) |
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What is cultural colonialism? |
The practice of promoting and imposing a culture (often over a less powerful society) |
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What is Moral relativism? |
Differences in moral judgements across different cultures |
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Clitoridectomy as a treatment for (US and Europe): |
- Nymphomania (Hypersexuality) - Excessive masturbation - Hysteria - Erotomania (excessive sexual desire) - Lesbianism |
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What are the 4 main reasons Clitoridectomys are performed? |
Chasity - Thought to ensure chastity prior to marriage Rite of passage- guaranteeing marriage (economic security) Hygeine/ aesthetics - Female genitals may be considered to be unclean and unsightly Religion- Fulfills religious requirements |
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What are the Long term effects of Cliterodectomys? |
-Scarring
- Chronic Kidney/ urinary tract infection - Bacterial Infections (pelvic inflammatory disease) |
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Urethral Opening |
expels urine from body |
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The Hymen |
- thought to provide protection to vaginal tissues early in life - commonly torn during first intercourse - Some women born without it - May tear during other activities -Not a good indicator of virginity |
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What are the Female internal sex organs? |
- Vagina - Bartholin glands - Vestibular bulbs - Skene's glands - The cervix - The uterus -The ovaries - Falopian tubes |
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The Vagina |
Opening that extends upwards and backward towards the sacrum (base of the spine) |
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Internal female reproductive structures:
- unsure of function - minute secretions prior to orgasms - perhaps aid in lubrication? |
Bartholin glands
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Internal female reproductive structures:
- Located on the anterior wall of vagina - female equivalent of the male prostate - Believed to contribute to sensitivity of G-spot |
Skenes glands |
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Internal female reproductive structures:
- Lay on either side of the vagina - Composed of erectile tissue (similar to the penis) - Increased blood flow during sexual arousal results in swelling of the vulvar area |
Vestibular bubls |
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Which internal female reproductive organ is the female equivalent to the males prostate gland? |
Skenes gland |
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The G spot is a large diffuse area that includes the _______________, and adjacent ________ and ___________ tissues |
1. skenes glands 2. vaginal and urethral |
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Approx. ________ of women report a highly sensitive area that is responsive to sexual stimulation |
60% |
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Is it normal for a women to not have g-spot orgasms |
Yes |
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True or false: There is no physiological or phsical basis for the G-spot |
True |
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The G spot is also known as the _____________ complex |
clitourethraovaginal |
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What is injected to increase the size and the sensitivy of the G-spot (G-shot) |
Collagen |
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Internal female reproductive structures:
The lower third of the uterus |
Cervix |
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Internal female reproductive structures:
- Major function is to hold and nourish the fetus during pregnancy |
Uterus |
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Parts of Uterus: Second layer, muscular, allows for stretching to accommodate a growing fetus a) Endometrium b) Myometrium c) Perimetrium |
Myometrium |
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Parts of Uterus: Deepest layer, thin smooth membrane similar to that which covers all internal organs in abdominal cavity a) Endometrium b) Myometrium c) Perimetrium |
Perimetrium (deepest layer) |
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Parts of Uterus: Innermost layer, continuous with the mucosa of the vagina. Richly supplied with blood vessels and hormone-secreting glands. Shed during menstruation a) Endometrium b) Myometrium c) Perimetrium |
Endometrium (innermost layer) |
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What is a Pap Test? |
Sample of cells taken from the cervix and checked under a microscope for changes in morphology |
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What is Cervical Dysplasia?
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Growth of abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix |
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Since the Pap test: - 50% decrease in rate of cervical cancer - 60% decrease in mortality associated with the disease Risk factors include (4 of them): |
- Women that dont get regular Pap tests (every 2 years) - Sexually active at an early age - Many sexual partners - Birth control for more than 5 years |
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Internal female reproductive structures: Endocrine glands involved in the production of hormones (estradiol and progesterone ) |
Ovaries - influence development of physical sex characteristics - Regulation of the menstrual cycle - Preparation of uterine lining for pregnancy - Production of ova (eggs0 - At first menstruation contain approx. 500,000 eggs |
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Internal female reproductive structures: Transports the ova to the uterus via cilia and peristaltic contraction of muscles |
Fallopian tubes (Oviducts) |
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What is the infundibulum? |
Part of fallopian tube (oviducts) where fertilization typically takes place
- Part of tube closes to the ovary |