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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: Endocrinology
Status: Oncology
Course15 hours

Featured reviews

SA

4.0Reviewed Dec 4, 2015

it gives a nice and lovely topics that shoud be known by every coubles and partners to start a healthy family

WX

5.0Reviewed Jul 2, 2017

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

OK

5.0Reviewed Dec 8, 2025

Super informative - a bit outdated of course as it's from 2015 but really fascinating and information I strongly believe should be known by everyone.

LM

5.0Reviewed Mar 8, 2022

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

LO

5.0Reviewed May 4, 2021

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

MP

5.0Reviewed Apr 1, 2017

Thank you for giving me excellent information on reproduction. It is very helpful course for me. Thank you Northwestern University and coursera.

EK

5.0Reviewed Jul 17, 2022

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

AA

5.0Reviewed May 18, 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.

MI

5.0Reviewed Dec 19, 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.

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

BB

5.0Reviewed Oct 9, 2016

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

HP

5.0Reviewed Nov 25, 2016

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

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