Menstrual cycle Flashcards

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1
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what is the menstrual cycle

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The menstrual cycle is a series of natural changes in hormone production and the structures of the uterus and ovaries of the female reproductive system that make pregnancy possible

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2
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how long does the menstrual cycle last

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4 weeks

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3
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what is menstruation

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the breakdown of the uterus lining

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4
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what are 2 hormones that control the menstrual cycle

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progesterone and oestrogen
FSH and LH

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5
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what is ovulation

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where a new egg is released from an ovary

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6
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what is special about days 14 - 16 of the menstrual cycle

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it is where fertilisation is most likely to take place

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7
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give what happens in the menstrual cycle in order

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week 1 - menstruation
week 2 - uterus lining builds up
week 3 - ovulation
week 4 - lining continues to build up

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8
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what is contraception

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is the prevention of fertilisation which can be hormonal contraception or barrier methods

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9
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why are barrier methods better

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as they prevent STDs

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10
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what does FSH do

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stimulates the growth and saturation of follicles that contain eggs

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what does LH do

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triggers ovulation where the egg is released

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12
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what is released as follicles mature

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oestrogen

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13
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what 2 things does oestrogen do

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inhibits further FFSH production and thickens the uterus lining

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14
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what causes a surge in LH

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high oestrogen levels

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15
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what do you call a ruptured follicle

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corpus luteum

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16
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what does the corpus luteum release

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progesterone

17
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what are the effects of progesterone

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lowers FSH and LH levels

18
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what is assisted reproductive therapy

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where hormones, clomifene and IVF are used to help reproduce

19
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give a fertility drug

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clomifene

20
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what does clomifene do

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they cause an increase in FSH and LH

21
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what is fertility

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the ability to have children

22
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what does IVF stand for

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in-vitro fertilisation

23
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what is IVF

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where fertilisation occurs outside the body