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: Biology
Biology
Status: Physiology
Physiology
Course·15 hours
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4.0
·Reviewed Dec 4, 2015
it gives a nice and lovely topics that shoud be known by every coubles and partners to start a healthy family
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 2, 2017
very good course! hoping there could be other courses covering more in-depth materials.
5.0
·Reviewed 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Super informative - a bit outdated of course as it's from 2015 but really fascinating and information I strongly believe should be known by everyone.
4.0
·Reviewed Jul 4, 2020
Very mind opening. Flow of information made grasping concepts easier
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 8, 2022
Very detailed content ranging from anatomy, hormonal regulation, gametogenesis, contraception, infertility, STDs and oncofertility. Thank you so much!
5.0
·Reviewed May 4, 2021
This course was very comprehensive and the presentation of materials and production value were excellent.
5.0
·Reviewed 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.
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 17, 2022
Great course! The modules were really helpful in discussing reproductive health. Recommend 10/10
5.0
·Reviewed 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.
5.0
·Reviewed 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.
5.0
·Reviewed 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
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 9, 2016
Great course to take if you have anything to do with women's health in your practice.
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Ilaria
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 23, 2017
The teacher is engaging and very clear. I appreciated the written chapter after the video: it allowed me to watch the video and then revise the material and take notes (which I sometimes do with the scripts in other courses, but in this course I could benefit from the drawing and schemes).
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Liew
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·Reviewed Mar 9, 2022
Very detailed content ranging from anatomy, hormonal regulation, gametogenesis, contraception, infertility, STDs and oncofertility. Thank you so much!
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Andrea
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·Reviewed 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!
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Meetkumar
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 2, 2017
Thank you for giving me excellent information on reproduction. It is very helpful course for me. Thank you Northwestern University and coursera.
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Dr.
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·Reviewed May 9, 2023
MORE INFORMATION IS NEEDED WITH DETAILED VIDEO LEARNING
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Tayyab
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·Reviewed Aug 23, 2025
I achieved my primary goal: a comprehensive and confident consolidation of my foundational knowledge. As a PhD candidate in a specialized field of Microbiology, it's easy to lose touch with the finer details of other biological disciplines. This course served as a masterful review, not just of facts, but of the intricate connections between different systems. The way it seamlessly linked basic cellular processes like meiosis to the complex orchestration of the HPG axis, and then applied that knowledge to real-world clinical scenarios like PCOS and infertility, was incredibly effective. My understanding is now far more integrated and less compartmentalized than it was before.
It has strengthened my belief that as biologists, regardless of our specialization, we must maintain a holistic view of the living world.
Thank you for a well-designed, challenging, and truly enlightening educational experience.
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MURAT
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 7, 2021
We listened and watched from our professor, who was full of desire to teach detailed information about the reproductive system, infertility and sexually transmitted diseases. We had an exam with great questions. We read the lecture notes that we may need at every stage of life. A great course to take during the Covid-19 pandemic. I would like to express my gratitude to Northwestern University, Coursera and Dr Teresa K. Woodruff (Ph.D.). Murat Yağmurca, Bursa, Turkey
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Johnpeace
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 29, 2020
Studying this course on courseea has really helped in widening my knowledge about SEXUAL and reproductive health. It gives me an edge over other health professionals and makes me certified too.
I run an health page ( peacehealthcentre) on social media platforms where I educate and also offer consultation on this aspect of health, studying this course on coursera has helped me alot.... I want to say a big thank you to my lecturers and assistant lecturers.
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Monique
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·Reviewed Mar 3, 2019
Very useful, but for those who holds difficulties with their own sexual habilities or active sexual life, or even sexual role, it is quite complicated. Sometimes the subject of the studies can become a reason for offenses or body oriented violent intent or polemic discussions related to body parts and human anatomy of people who have a different type of body.
Well, guess the professors know what I mean. Cheers!
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Murali
5.0
·Reviewed May 27, 2019
When I start to study about reproduction in men and women it is feel excellent myself and this courses show the way of how our health is importent and happens in our body around the age .I keep learn for being to have good healthy life.Thank all teachers for this wounderful web resource .
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Vivan
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 13, 2018
i ' m very glad to known some prominent knowledge from this course . this was great experience for me and get some specific knowledge which would make good sense . the syllabus was good , and mentor was also nice to explained all topic in very specific way . thank you .
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CE
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 18, 2017
I've been working for a Reproductive Endocrinologist's office for 2 months. This course has helped me so much! I am more confident in reading our medical records now how Estradiol and FH levels affect a cycle. I feel like I have a secret weapon! Thanks, Cathleen
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Leila
5.0
·Reviewed May 23, 2020
I thank all the providers of this course Prof. Woodruff, Northwestern University, and Coursera. I recommend this course to anyone who wants learn about reproductive health even to healthcare work staff. This was a valuable experience.
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Zivana
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 1, 2020
The materials were interesting, with videos that were well-made. Language of delivery was not too difficult. Assignments were challenging, but not to the level that would stress you out. Overall it was a very nice experience.
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Jen
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 16, 2022
Really in-depth quality videos exploring all important aspects of this topic
Writing on oncofertility was very reputable and reliable
Instructor spoke very educatedly and succintly---definitely deserves all her acclaim
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Vanessa
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 25, 2018
EVERY PERSON SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE!!! More if you are about to start your sexual life. I strongly recommend it. Hope I knew all these information before. The sooner you take it the better. Very clear and informative.
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omaima
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 4, 2024
I learned a lot from this course. Overall, this course was very eye-opening and made me understand, and want to understand better the issues involving reproduction and infertility and how they affect society.
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Olalekan
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 25, 2019
I am pleased with the training and I look forward to more advance courses to take in Reproductive Health
I am particularly delighted at the interesting ways the topics were presented by the Professor
Thank you
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Kathy
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 27, 2016
Amazing course! When I decided to take this course I thought it was going to be one of those "Mickey Mouse" type that is all fluff and no substance....NOPE!! Put on your thinking caps and get ready to learn.