Through this lecture, you will be able to

• Delineate the detailed process of sexual determination, going through the genetic, gonadal and phenotypic lineages. 

• Describe the pathophysiology of major genetic and endocrinal disorders of sex determination.

Through this lecture, you will be able to;

•Explain the functional anatomy of the male reproductive organs

•Describe the process of spermatogenesis

•Explain the function of the seminal vesicles and prostate gland

•Explain the abnormalities of spermatogenesis and male fertility and their pathophysiological basis

•Describe the secretion and functions of testosterone and feedback loop regulating its secretion.

Learning objectives:

1. Briefly describe the functional anatomy of female reproductive tract

2. Explain the mechanisms responsible for initiating puberty in a female

3. Describe the role of estrogen in puberty

4. Describe the stages of oogenesis

5. Describe the development of a dominant follicle and corelate it with the phases of ovarian cycle

6. Explain the events of ovulation

7. Explain the significance of corpus luteum

8. Describe the phases of monthly endometrial/ menstrual cycle

9. Describe the functions of estrogen and progesterone

10. Summarise the regulation of the female monthly rhythm

11. Describe the process of fertilization with reference to the female reproductive tract

12. Explain how the rhythm method of contraception works

13. Describe the mechanism of action of contraceptive pills

14. Discuss a few abnormal conditions that cause infertility in females

15. Explain the physiology of menopause 

Learning objectives:

1. Trace the transport of fertilized ovum until implantation in the uterus

2. Describe the anatomy and functions of the placenta

3. Recognise the functions of hormonal factors in pregnancy

4. Summarise the response of the mother’s body to pregnancy

5. Describe the events that initiate the process of labour

6. Describe the hormonal and mechanical changes in the progression of labour

7. Explain the hormonal control of lactation

8. Describe the physiological significance of lactation in the baby and mother

By this lecture, you will be able to

• Summarize the growth and functional development of the Fetus.

• Explain the adjustments of the infant to extra-uterine life.

• Evaluate the problems of prematurity.