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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.

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Length 5 weeks
Effort 1-3 hours/week
Starts Jul 10 (43 weeks ago)
Cost $29
From Northwestern University via Coursera
Instructor Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D.
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Language English
Subjects Science
Tags Life Sciences Biology Basic Science

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Rating 4.5 based on 61 ratings
Length 5 weeks
Effort 1-3 hours/week
Starts Jul 10 (43 weeks ago)
Cost $29
From Northwestern University via Coursera
Instructor Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D.
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Science
Tags Life Sciences Biology Basic Science

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