menstrual cycle

Question 1

what days are the follicular phase

Answer 1

days 1-14

Question 2

what is the follicular phase

Answer 2

Start 1rst day of menstruation until ovulation.
Development of a follicle capable of undergoing ovulation.

Question 3

how many days is the 1 earl phase

Answer 3

day 1-6

Question 4

what happens to the fsh levels in 1 early phase

Answer 4

FSH stimulates 15-20 follicles to develop and stimulate follicular secretion of oestradiol.

Question 5

what days are the 2 late follicular phase

Answer 5

7-14

Question 6

what happends during the 2 late follicular phase

Answer 6

As oestradiol levels increase, FSH secretion decreases. One follicle evolves into the dominant follicle (Graafian follicle) destined for ovulation. ). The dominant follicle continues to synthesise estradiol, essential for its complete maturation.

Question 7

what days are the luteal phase

Answer 7

14-28

Question 8

what are the luteal phase

Answer 8

The zona granulosa and surrounding theca cells develop into the corpus luteum, which in turn becomes atretic (degenerates) after 14 days. After several months, the corpus luteum has fully devolved into the corpus albicans.

Question 9

what is the moa of Progestogen (levonogestrel…)

Answer 9

inhibit the release of LH and prevent ovulation and makes the cervical mucus less suitable for sperm.

Question 10

what is the moa of Oestrogen (ethinylestradiol, mestranol)

Answer 10

inhibits the release of FSH and prevents development of follicles. Suppress ovulation in about 98% cycle.

Question 11

contraindications of contraceptives

Answer 11

dvt
breast cancer
smoking
CAD
LIVER DISEASE

Question 12

WHAT ARE EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES

Answer 12

Usually the same hormones as in regular contraceptives but at higher doses, often progestin only EC