Female Menstrual Cycle Flashcards
What is the name of Phase One + levels of 5 main hormones
Flow (Menstrual) Phase, Oxy High, Everything else low
What is the name of Phase Two + levels of 5 main hormones?
Follicular Phase, FSH & LH rise, estrogen increase, others low
What is the name of Phase Three + levels of 5 main hormones?
Ovulatory Phase, SURGE of LH, Everything else low
What is the name of Phase Four + levels of 5 main hormones?
Luteal Phase, Progesterone is high due to Corpus Luteum, everything else normal
What is the name of Phase Five + levels of 5 main hormones?
Premenstrual Phase, Progesterone falls, Oxytocin rises
When does Phase One (Menstrual Phase) occur?
Days 28-1 and 3/4
When does Phase Two (Follicular Phase) occur?
Days 4-14
When does Phase Three (Ovulatory Phase) occur?
Day 14
When does Phase Four (Luteal Phase) occur?
Days 14-24
When does Phase Five (Premenstrual Phase) occur?
Days 25-28
What is Flow (Menstrual) Phase named for?
endometrium layer starts to shed,
What is Follicular Phase named for?
developing of the follicle layer, follicle stimulated to release progesterone, endometrium thickens
What is the Ovulatory Phase named for?
Ovulation - release of the ovum (egg)
What is Luteal Phase named for?
Corpus Luteum making progesterone -> maintains endometrium lining & +ve feedback to hypothal
What is Premenstrual Phase named for?
Premenstrual cramps beginning