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Northwestern University

Introduction to Reproduction

Do you have questions about sex hormones or menstrual cycles? This is a crash-course in human reproductive health through fact and biology-based information on a variety of topics. "Sex 101" will cover reproductive anatomy, key biological changes during puberty, sexual biology and contraceptive methods, reproductive disorders, and a special introduction to the exciting field of Oncofertility. Specific lecture titles are as follows: 1) Reproductive Anatomy & Hormones, 2) Menstrual Cycle, Oocyte Maturation, & Sperm Activation, 3) Sexual Biology, Fertilization, & Contraception, and 4) Reproductive Health & Disorders. The objective of this course is to ensure you understand reproductive health and not confuse reproduction with sex (or having sex). This course was designed with you in mind, and is aimed at providing you with quality information that is meaningful to you and that may be hard to find otherwise. Reproductive health is an area of knowledge that needs to be demystified. We have designed this course for you to examine reproduction through a biological and scientific lens addressing these issues in a comfortable and interactive format that will lead to a better understanding of holistic health, long-term.

Status: Anatomy
Status: Family Planning
Course15 hours

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AW

5.0Reviewed May 30, 2016

I really liked the availability to read through notes and word for word of what the videos were talking about. I like the use of pictures as well!

ST

4.0Reviewed Aug 9, 2016

It's a good course. Provides some very important information about reproductive health. Young adolescent men and women should take this course before beginning their sexual life.

PV

5.0Reviewed Jan 5, 2020

The online course was good. I got my basics clear with much clarity.

LM

5.0Reviewed Mar 8, 2022

Very detailed content ranging from anatomy, hormonal regulation, gametogenesis, contraception, infertility, STDs and oncofertility. Thank you so much!

DH

4.0Reviewed Aug 14, 2016

Good as a very simple overview. This is more high school level than college level... but if that is what you are looking for, then worth the small investment of time and effort it will take.

YL

5.0Reviewed May 28, 2017

Very worth taking! Insights on hormonal changes in the female and male body has been very enlightening. I wish I could learn more in a more advanced course.

EK

5.0Reviewed Jul 17, 2022

Great course! The modules were really helpful in discussing reproductive health. Recommend 10/10

BB

5.0Reviewed Oct 9, 2016

Great course to take if you have anything to do with women's health in your practice.

VS

5.0Reviewed Jun 14, 2017

This course is perfect, everything we need to know is there in this course, the videos and the readings are exceptional <3

SA

5.0Reviewed Mar 6, 2022

Very detailed and informative course on reproduction and health. Presents the concepts with clarity, disspells any misinformation. A very reliable source of knowledge.

BS

5.0Reviewed May 31, 2020

wonderfull course for the basic understanding of subject it bust many myth and make you understand the concept very well

EC

5.0Reviewed Apr 27, 2019

I really enjoyed this course. There was plenty of useful information and I liked the TA comments.

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