menstruation

Menstruation

• monthly periodic, cyclic discharge of blood coming from the uterus because the uterus is the organ of ____

• Normal blood loss: 30-80cc

• Iron loss: 12-29mg/less than 30mg

Menstrual Period

Days of the woman is menstruating

Usual length of period os 3-5 days; maximum of 7 days

Thelarche

Breast development

Accelerated linear growth

• known as growth spurt

• Followed by the broadening of the hips

Adrenarche

Appearance of pubic hair, axillary hair

Menarche

Onset of menstruation

Menstrual to Ovulation

• 1st half of the cycle

• Dominated by the hormones estrogen

Ovulation to Menstruation

• 2nd half of the cycle

• Dominated by the hormones progesterone

Hypothalamus

Is a gland therefore collectively producing GNRH (Gonadotropin-releasing hormones)

FSHRF (follicle stimulating hormone releasing factor) and LHRF (luteinizing hormone releasing factor)

Anterior Pituitary Gland

Producing FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (Luteinizing hormone)

Ovaries

Producing estrogen and progesterone

Low

3rd day of the menstrual cycle; level of estrogen is?

High

13th day of menstrual cycle; level of estrogen is?

Low

13th day of menstrual cycle; level of progesterone is?

High

14th day of menstrual cycle; level of progesterone is?

Graafian follicle

Is a follicle that contains high levels of estrogen and you can find the maturing egg cells here

Corpus luteum

Progesterone will convert the graafian follicle into?

Progesterone

What hormone provides nourishment to the baby during pregnancy

Progesterone

What is the no.1 hormone produced by the placenta?

• prevents uterine contraction, providing nourishment to the baby

Family Planning

• use of range of methods to fertility regulation in order to:

• Avoid unwanted pregnancy

• Bring unwanted births/pregnancy

• Regulate intervals between pregnancies/birth intervals

Amino acid

Vitamin to take during pregnancy to prevent spina bifida

400mcg

Recommended amount of folic acid intake during pregnancy: