Ch 51 Nursing Assessment: Reproductive System (approx. 3 questions) Key Terms: Amenorrhea- absence of menstruation. Women who engage in excessive exercise may experience this. Clitoris- is erectile tissue that becomes engorged during sexual excitation. It lies anterior to the urethral meatus and the vaginal orifice and is usually covered by the prepuce. Clitoral stimulation is an important part of sexual activity for many women. Ductus deferens- (also known as the vas deferens) is continuous
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SECTION I (40 Marks) Attempt all questions from this Section Question 1 (a) Name the following: (i) The respiratory pigment found in erythrocytes. (ii) The organ that produces urea. (iii) The part of the chloroplast where the light reaction of photosynthesis takes place. (iv) The Vehicular Standard for controlling air pollution. (v) The part of the ovary that produces progesterone. [5] (b) State whether the following statements are true or false. If false‚ rewrite the correct form of the
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surgical removal of the uterus? Hysterectomy 7. What is the medical term for an examination/biopsy of the vagina and cervical areas? Colposcopy 8. What are bleeding manifestations of the menstrual cycle? The blood that is shed during the menstrual cycle manifests itself as vaginal bleeding during a woman’s menstrual cycle. It’s part of the process of shedding the uterine lining‚ and can consist not only of blood‚ but also tissue. 9. How many days are used to calculate the EDD? 208 Days 10.What are
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calorie intake. Females who perform at a high intensity are at risk for the triad since they do not take in enough calories to fulfill the amount expended. The three disorders within the female athlete triad are osteoporosis‚ disordered eating‚ and menstrual dysfunction. Not all females experience all three of the conditions‚ however new data has indicated that even having one or two elements of the triad can greatly increase a female’s long term morbidity and mortality rate (6). Adolescent girls and
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Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System The reproductive role of the female is far more complex than that of a male. Not only must she produce gametes‚ but her body must prepare to nurture a developing embryo for a period of approximately nine months. Ovaries‚ the female gonads‚ are the primary reproductive organs of a female‚ and like the male testes‚ ovaries serve a dual purpose: They produce the female gametes (ova) and sex hormones‚ the estrogens * and progesterone (pro-ges′tĕ-rōn). The
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Sara Vnuk Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Advanced Anatomy & Physiology Wendy Dusek April 27‚ 2012 Abstract Polycystic ovarian syndrome‚ abbreviated PCOS‚ also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome is a condition effecting women. It is one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders that affect them. An estimated 7 million women and adolescent girls are affected by PCOS. An immense majority of the U.S. population has no knowledge of PCOS. This
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doctors and research have proven that taking birth control pills help many medical issues in women. Depending on the formula and dosage‚ birth control not only prevents unwanted pregnancy but gives women relief from issues regarding their menstruation cycle and reproductive diseases. The birth control pill was first marketed in 1960 for one use and that was to prevent pregnancy. "Oral contraceptives (OCs) have been available for more than 40 years and are now the most common form of birth control in the
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome The most common female endocrine disorder is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). As reported by the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association‚ PCOS is the imbalance of hormones in a women’s body which can lead to menstrual cycle changes‚ cysts in the ovaries‚ trouble getting pregnant‚ and other health changes (What is PCOS‚ 2009). The cause of this endocrine disorder is unknown‚ however‚ according to the National Institute of Health (NIH)‚ it is connected to changes in
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The female athlete triad is made up of three medical conditions that are becoming increasingly common in active teen girls: Eating disorders‚ Amenorrhea or lack of menstrual periods and Osteoporosis or low bone mass. Low-calorie diets are usually the first sign of eating disorders. Along with diets‚ excessive exercise or obsession with exercising can also be another sign of the Female athlete triad. Teenage girls that are lower weight but exercise constantly are the individuals with the higher risk
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spontaneity (no interruptions such as with use of a condom). The pill may have some healthful side effects such as reduced risk of pelvic inflammatory disease‚ benign ovarian cysts‚ and fibrocystic breast growths. The pill also regularizes menstrual cycles and reduces menstrual cramping and other issues pertaining to menstruation. The combination pill reduces the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer even after its discontinued use (Gnagy et al.‚ 2000; Hatcher‚ 2001; Narod et al.‚ 1998). One other advantage
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