Maternal Physiology Flashcards
Uterine enlargement is primarily stimulated by ___ and also by ___
ESTROGEN
Progesterone
Uterine enlargement causes the ___ and ___ of muscle cells
Stretching
Hypertrophy
Other accumulation in part of the uterine enlargement
Accumulation of fibrous tissue
Increased in elastic tissue
The production of new myocytes are ___
LIMITED
The weight of a nonpregnant uteus and its capacity
70 grams
10ml or less
The weight of a prenant uterus and its capacity
1100 gram at term
5-20 liters
The position of a pregnant uterus
Dextrorotated
Layer of the uterus which is composed of dense muscle fibers perforated in all direction by blood vessels
Middle layer
The layer of uterus which consist of sphincter like fiber around the fallopian tube and internal os of the cervix
Inner layer
Irregular, painless contractions which is unpredictable, sporadic, nonrhythmic and intensity varies
Braxton hicks
Braxton hicks approximates __ mmhg
15-25 mmHg
The uteroplacental blood flow near tearm
450-650ml/min
Vasodilation in the maternal placental blood flow is mediated by?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Nitric oxide
Increased in fetal-placental blood flow happens on the ___ weeks were uterine artery doubles
20
Changes in the cervix during pregnancy
Increased vascularity and edema
Hypertrophy and hyperplasia of cervical gland
Copius amount of a tenacious mucus that obstruct the cervical canal soon after conception
Mucus plug
Only a __ corpus luteum of pregnancy can be found in the ovaries of a pregnanct women
SINGLE
Corpus luteum functions maximally during the first ___ weeks of pregnancy
6-7 weeks
The ovarian pedicle increases in about __ cm at term
2.5 cm
This is secreted by the corpus luteum, placenta, decidua and also be expressed by the heart, brain, kidney
Relaxin
Functions of relaxin:
☑️ Remodelling of the reproductive tract tissue during pregnancy
☑️ Initiation of AUGMENT renal hemodynamics and DECREASE osmolality
Solid ovarian tumor composed of large acidophile luteinized cells
Pregnancy luteoma
Solid, complex appearing UNILATERAL mass, with cystic features that correspond to areas of hemorrhage
Pregnancy luteoma
Pregnancy luteoma can cause ___ virilization only
Maternal
This is a self limited, due to exaggerated physiological follicle stimulation (hyperreactio luteinalis)
Theca lutein cyst
This is usually BILATERAL and associated with gestational trophoblast disease
Theca lutein cyst
Theca lutein cyst is also associated in large palacentas such as those found in patients with _ and in patients with _
DM, D-isoimmunization, Multiple fetuses
Chronic renal disease, Hyperthyroidism
What are the three change in the fallopian tubes?
☑️ Undergoes little hypertrophy during pregnancy
☑️ Epithelium of tubal mucosa flattened
☑️ Decidualization may be seen
Vaginal and perineal changes on labor and delivery:
✔️ Increased in the thickness of the mucosa
✔️ Loosening of the connect tissue
✔️ Hypertrophy of the smooth muscle cells
What is the vaginal pH?
3.5 - 6.0
Two changes in the skin:
Striae gravidarum
Diastasis recti