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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: Public Health and Disease Prevention
Status: Endocrinology
Course15 hours

Featured reviews

HP

5.0Reviewed Nov 26, 2016

A great course for anyone who wants to refresh or polish their knowledge on basics of human reproduction.

AW

5.0Reviewed May 31, 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!

PV

5.0Reviewed Jan 6, 2020

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

LM

5.0Reviewed Mar 9, 2022

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

DH

4.0Reviewed Aug 15, 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.

AA

5.0Reviewed May 19, 2017

I'm still at the beginning of the course, but i'm already rating, because i'm loving it.Sorry for the gramatical erros.Thanks for the initiative and the quality that's offered.Att, Ananda.

EC

5.0Reviewed Apr 28, 2019

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

EK

5.0Reviewed Jul 18, 2022

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

MI

5.0Reviewed Dec 20, 2024

I would like to think more appropriately and be given more of a chance to have Ariana Grande Types in my life or Female Women Type Choreography classes.

LO

5.0Reviewed May 5, 2021

This course was very comprehensive and the presentation of materials and production value were excellent.

YL

5.0Reviewed May 29, 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.

WX

5.0Reviewed Jul 3, 2017

very good course! hoping there could be other courses covering more in-depth materials.

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