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Module 3: Sexual Health Flashcards

1
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define sexual health

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a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being related to sexuality

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list the perspectives on sexual health and sexuality

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  • culture and religion
  • economic
  • legal
  • political
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describe sexual health from a cultural and religious persepctive

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  • marriage is universal theme in all cultures
  • sexual health and sexuality is defined by cultural values
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list cultural values that define sexual health and sexuality

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  • normative sex roles
  • acceptable types of sexual activity
  • sexual restraint for females
  • same-sex relationships
  • contraception decision making
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describe sexual health from an economic perspective

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  • value of bride = virginity
  • sexual aggression = power and economic dynamics
  • commercial sex industry/sex work
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describe sexual health and sexuality from a legal perspective

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  • laws prohibiting certain types of sexual behavior/intimacy (cohabitation, sodomy)
  • same-sex partners
  • marriage, annulment, separation, divorce, child custody, child support
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describe sexual health and sexuality from a political persepctive

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  • sex education in schools
  • abstinence-only until marriage programs
  • comprehensive or abstinence-plus programs
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list the anatomical features of the breast

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  • pectoralis muscle
  • stroma
  • lobes of mammary glands
  • lactiferous ducts
  • lactiferous sinuses
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what is the purpose of the pectoralis muscle for the breast

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where breast tissue anchors

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why is the pectoralis muscle in women less defined than in men

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men have higher levels of testosterone which contributes to muscle development

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what are the components of the stroma in the breast

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  • suspensory ligaments
  • adipose tissue
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what feature of the breast gives it the general shape and size

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stroma (suspensory ligaments and adipose tissue)

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what is the function of suspensory ligaments in the breast

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  • anchors the breast tissue to the pectoralis muscle
  • holds mammary tissue in place
  • helps to give shape to the breast
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what is the function of the lobes of the mammary glands

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produce milk

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what is the function of the lactiferous ducts

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move milk from the lobes of the mammary glands to the lactiferous sinuses

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what is the function of the lactiferous sinuses

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hold milk until it is ready to be expressed

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describe why milk can come out around the areola

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  • the lactiferous sinuses can get too full
  • milk leaks out in any way it can
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18
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what are the 3 times that nipples will vasocongest in women

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  • breastfeeding
  • cold
  • arousal
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19
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where are breast implants placed and why

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  • under the pectoralis muscle
  • so the implant stays in place and doesn’t migrate around the chest
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what is removed during a breast reduction

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  • adipose tissue
  • skin
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what happens to the nipple during a breast reduction

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the surgeon will shift the nipple up to keep it in a normal place when breast tissue is removed

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what is the main hormone that triggers milk production in the breasts

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oxytocin

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describe when and why a male could lactate

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  • males have all of the breast structures, just underdeveloped
  • estrogen and progesterone contribute to breast development
  • a male with low testosterone levels would have a higher ratio of estrogen and progesterone which could develop breast tissue
  • a male could then produce oxytocin that could invoke lactation
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define gynecomastia

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male breast tissue

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25
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what is the general cause of gynecomastia

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low testosterone

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what are the two main causes of low testosterone (and therefore gynecomastia) in men

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  • aging
  • anabolic steroids injections
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describe how anabolic steroid use can lead to gynecomastia

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  • anabolic steroids have lots of testosterone
  • testes will stop producing testosterone
  • all testosterone from steroids will go to muscle growth
  • estrogen and progesterone can overtake remaining testosterone and cause male breast tissue growth
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what is the main purpose of bras

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to distribute the weight of breasts across the shoulder and away from the back

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describe why wearing a sports bra over long periods of time can be dangerous

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  • sports bras are compression garments
  • they may compress the lymphatic system near the breast
  • the lymph will get backed up and a cyst may grow
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30
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what are 3 ways to do a breast self exam

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  • in the shower
  • in front of a mirror
  • lying down
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describe how to perform a breast self exam in the shower

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  • check the entire breast and armpit areas
  • press down with light, medium, and firm pressure
  • use three fingers with overlapping pressure
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why is the shower a good place to do a breast self exam

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the heat from the shower can help to relax breast tissue

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describe how to perform a breast self exam in front of a mirror

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  • visually inspect the breasts with your arms at your sides
  • then inspect the breasts with the arms raised overhead
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describe how to perform a breast self exam lying down

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  • place a pillow under your shoulder and put your arm behind your head
  • move the pads of your fingers around your breast gently covering the entire breast and armpit area
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what position are clinical breast exams performed in

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lying down

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36
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describe the area and direction you should be palpating on a breast self exam

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  • armpit to nipple
  • nipple to armpit
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what is the purpose of a breast self examination

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check for your own normalcy to see if anything is changing

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38
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should you diagnose yourself with a breast self exam

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no, only a physician should diagnose

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39
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should performing a breast self exam ever be painful

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no

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40
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when should you perform a breast self exam

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2 weeks after the start of your last period

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41
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list the anatomical features of the vulva

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  • mons veneris
  • labia majora
  • clitoral hood
  • clitoris
  • labia minora
  • urethral orifice
  • hymen
  • vaginal orifice
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42
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what aspect of all vulvas will be the same

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  • all vulvas will look slightly different
  • the general placement/arrangement of structures will be similar in all vulvas
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what area of the female body has the most sweat glands per in

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vulva

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44
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what does mons mean

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mountain

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45
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what does veneris mean

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venus/love

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46
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what does pubis mean

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to become covered with hair

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47
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describe the mons veneris

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  • fat pad above the pelvic bone and above other vulvar structures
  • covered with the majority of pubic hair
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who is the term mons veneris and mons pubis used for

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  • mons veneris: women
  • mons pubis: men and women
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what is the function of the mons veneris

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  • protect the pubic bone
  • limit friction with pubic hair
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should you remove your pubic hair

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  • removal of pubic hair is an entirely personal choice
  • is it not hygienic or unhygienic to remove or not remove pubic hair
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what can happen if you remove your pubic hair by shaving

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  • ingrown hairs
  • the pore grows over the blunt end of the hair, the hair begins to grow under the skin
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52
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how can you prevent ingrown hairs from shaving

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  • use a clean and sharp razor
  • exfoliate before shaving
  • use toner (witch hazel) after shaving
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53
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what does labia mean

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lips

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54
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what does majora mean

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large/major

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what does minora mean

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small/minor

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describe the labia majora

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  • outermost lips of the vulva
  • encircle the sensitive structures of the vulva
  • is the first layer of protection for vulvar structures
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describe the clitoral hood

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  • tissue covering the clitoris when unaroused
  • protects the clitoris
  • erectile tissue
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what happens to the clitoral hood when aroused

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  • vasocongests (fills with blood)
  • contracts to reveal the surface of the external clitoris
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what is the most densely packed site of nerves in the female body

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clitoris

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60
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what percent of women need clitoral stimulation to orgasm

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70%

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is the clitoris external or internal

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  • both
  • small external surface
  • wishbone shaped under the skin, extends down the vaginal canal
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what is the function of the clitoris

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pleasure

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what type of tissue is the clitoris made of and what does this mean it can do

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  • erectile tissue
  • vasocongests when aroused
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what is the size of the external clitoris when unaroused and aroused

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  • unaroused: 1/2 inch
  • aroused: 1-2 inches
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what is the analogous structure to the clitoris in men

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head/glands of the penis

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describe the labia minora

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  • smaller inner lips
  • provide extra protection for urethral and vaginal openings
  • may extend beyond the labia majora in some women
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67
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describe the urethral orifice

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  • where urine exits the body
  • opens to the urethra
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describe why women are more likely to get UTIs than men

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the urethral opening is in a moist, warm, and dark environment which is perfect for bacterial growth

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describe why women are more likely to get bladder infections than men

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  • the female urethra is shorter than the male urethra
  • bacteria have a shorter distance to travel to the bladder in females
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what is the number one way to prevent UTIs

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proper hygiene

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71
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list ways to prevent UTIs

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  • change your underwear often
  • wear breathable underwear (cotton)
  • wash the vulva with mild soap and water
  • pee after sex, masturbation, or baths
  • drink 100% cranberry juice everyday (or take supplement)
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72
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describe why peeing after sex or a bath can prevent UTIs

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the acidic urine can flush out bacteria and kill bacteria

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73
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describe why taking cranberry supplements may not be a good way to prevent UTIs

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  • you must take them everyday for it to be effective
  • supplements are not regulated by the FDA so it may not be good quality
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where is the hymen located

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  • just inside the labia minora, around the vaginal opening
  • is considered external anatomy because it can be visualized without an internal exam
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75
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what is the function of the hymen

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it has no function

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76
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what are the 2 species that have hymens

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  • humans
  • horses
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77
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describe the vaginal orifice

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  • opening to the vagina
  • where menstrual blood/tissue passes through and a penis may enter
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78
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what is another name for the vagina

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birth canal

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79
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how long is the vagina when unaroused and aroused

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  • unaroused: 3-4 inches
  • aroused: 7-8 inches
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80
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describe the anatomy of the vagina

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  • muscular
  • hollow
  • elastic (able to stretch)
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describe how the vagina can double in length during arousal

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suspensory ligaments attached to the top of the uterus can contract which elongates the vagina

82
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is the G spot real

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where is the G spot located

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  • 2 inches in from the vaginal opening
  • anterior surface of the vagina
84
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what is the official name of the G spot

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grafenberg spot

85
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describe the structure of the G spot

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  • densely packed nerves for sexual stimulation
  • has a different texture than the rest of the vagina (thicker and less flexible)
86
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are the perineum and anus part of the vulva

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  • no
  • they are not reproductive anatomy
87
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describe the perineum

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  • band of tissue that extends from the bottom of the vulva to the anus
  • 1-2 inches long
88
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what structure may tear during childbirth

89
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will the hymen regenerate after it is ruptured

90
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describe how the hymen can be ruptured

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  • during first penetrative sex
  • any way that puts strain on the tissue
  • surgically
  • some women are born without a hymen
91
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list the 5 types of hymens

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  • annular
  • cribriform
  • septate
  • imperforate
  • parous introitus
92
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describe the annular hymen

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  • circle/ring of tissue surrounding the circumference of the vaginal opening
  • the size of the opening in the hymen varies between women
93
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can you still use a tampon with an annular hymen

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possibly, depending on the size of the circular opening

94
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what is the most common type of hymen women are born with

95
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describe the cribriform hymen

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  • multiple small perforations in the surface of the hymen
  • still allows for the passage of period blood
96
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what does cribri mean

97
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can you still use a tampon with a cribriform hymen

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depending on the size and number of holes, inserting a tampon may rupture the hymen

98
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describe the septate hymen

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  • tissue dividing the vaginal opening
  • two holes with a band of hymen tissue between
  • not always even across the vaginal opening
99
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describe the imperforate hymen

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hymen completely covers the vaginal opening

100
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which type of hymen is very rare, what percent of women have this type of hymen

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  • imperforate
  • 1-2%
101
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describe why having an imperforate hymen is problomatic

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  • nothing can exit the vagina (period blood)
  • dead tissue will back up in the vagina causing infection or septic shock
102
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what must happen if someone has an imperforate hymen

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must be ruptured by a clinician so tissue can pass through the vaginal opening

103
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describe the symptoms of infection

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  • rebore: redness
  • tumore: swelling
  • dulore: pain
  • calore: heat
104
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what does parous mean

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to bring forth

105
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describe the parous introitous hymen

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  • occurs after vaginal birth
  • vaginal opening is completely exposed
  • ruptures the entire hymen
106
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define female genital mutilation

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the cultural practice of partially or totally removing external female genitalia

107
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describe the two forms of female genital mutilation

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  • minor form: clitoris is removed
  • severe form: all external genitalia is removed, vaginal opening is stitched nearly closed
108
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define infibulation

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stitching the vaginal opening nearly closed

109
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why is infibulation done

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sexual pleasure of the male partner

110
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why is circumcision not considered male genital mutilation

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  • circumcision has some clinical benefits of preventing infection
  • female genital mutilation has no benefit
111
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where is female genital mutilation often performed

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  • central Africa
  • Middle East
112
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what country has the highest rate of female genital mutilation

113
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what perfect of girls in somolia have has some form of female genital mutilation

114
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how young is female genital mutilation performed

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as young as 4 years old

115
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do any religious texts mention female genital mutilation

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no, some mention circumcision

116
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why is female genital mutilation done

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  • superstitions
  • social, economic, and political reasons
  • some believe it will empower daughters, limit sexual activity, and stop sexual desire
117
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how many women worldwide in 2024 have some form of female genital mutilation

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200 million women

118
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what are the gynecological and obstetric complications of female genital mutilation

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  • infection: not done in hospitals or with sterile equipment, anesthesia, or stitching
  • stillbirth or maternal mortality: vaginal opening can’t stretch with an infibulation so the baby’s head may get stuck in the birth canal
  • fistula between vaginal canal and bladder or colon
119
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how big is an ovary

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size of an almond

120
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what are the 2 major functions of ovaries

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  • secrete estrogen and progesterone
  • ovulate: create, hold, and release ovum
121
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what do female sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone) do

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  • development of secondary sex characteristic
  • regulate menstrual cycle and pregnancy
122
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do women continuously make eggs throughout their life

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  • no
  • a women is born with all the eggs she will ever have
123
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how many eggs are women born with

124
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how many eggs are start to develop per month/cycle

125
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what happens to the eggs released that are not viable for fertilization

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  • they do not leave the ovary
  • they are reabsorbed by the body
126
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how many fully formed and viable eggs are released each month/cycle

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  • usually 1
  • sometimes multiple can be, potentially resulting in fraternal siblings
127
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describe how an egg matures and is released from an ovary

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  • egg matures inside a fluid filled pouch called a cyst
  • the cyst ruptures and releases the egg into the pelvic region
128
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define follicular attrition

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eggs that do not fully develop during the menstrual cycle are reabsorbed by the body

129
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are the ovaries and fallopian tubes connected

130
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describe fimbriae

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  • fingerlike projections at the end of fallopian tubes
  • sweeps around the ovaries to capture any released eggs
131
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what is the site of fertilization

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fallopian tubes

132
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what is the diameter of a fallopian tube

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spaghetti noodle

133
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what is the purpose of cilia in the fallopian tubes

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help move the egg towards the uterus

134
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what can block fallopian tubes

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  • endometriosis
  • scar tissue
135
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what happens if fertilization occurs when a fallopian tube is blocked

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  • the egg gets stuck in the fallopian tube but sperm can still get past and fertilize the egg
  • an ectopic pregnancy can occur in the fallopian tube
136
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what happens if an ectopic pregnancy implants in the fallopian tube

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  • fallopian tube is not meant to expand so it may rupture
  • increased heart rate, low blood pressure
137
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describe the size and shape of the uterus

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  • size of a loose fist
  • shape of an inverted pear
138
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describe the fundus of the uterus

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  • top portion of uterus
  • widest portion of uterus
  • where fallopian tubes connect to uterus
139
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what are the 3 layers of the uterus

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  • perimetrium
  • myometrium
  • endometrium
140
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describe the perimetrium

A
  • outermost surface
  • in contact with other structures in the pelvic cavity
141
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describe the myometrium

A
  • middle layer
  • long smooth muscle fibers
  • contracts during period or labor
142
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where do contractions in the uterus start during labor and why

A
  • start at the top of the uterus
  • contractions at the top of the uterus draw up the uterus and force the fetus down
143
Q

describe the endometrium

A
  • innermost layer
  • grown and shed during the menstrual cycle
  • where an embryo will implant
  • makes a portion of the placenta
144
Q

what makes the placenta

A
  • endometrium
  • embryo
145
Q

where is the cervix located

A

bottom of uterus

146
Q

define cervical os

A

opening to the cervix

147
Q

what is the general purpose of the cervix

A
  • stays tightly closed to prevent things from entering the uterus
  • dilates when necessary
148
Q

what are the 3 conditions where the cervix will dilate

A
  • period
  • labor
  • orgasm
149
Q

describe how male orgasm dilates the cervix

A

prostaglandins in semen stimulate the cervix to dilate

150
Q

what is the normal texture of the cervix

A

nose cartilage

151
Q

describe what it means if the cervix is unusually firm or unusually soft

A
  • firm: cervical cancer
  • soft: infection
152
Q

describe the vagina

A
  • hollow tube-shaped muscle
  • connects the uterus to the outside of the body
  • also called the birth canal
153
Q

how long is the vagina unaroused and aroused

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  • unaroused: 3-4 inches
  • aroused: 7-8 inches
154
Q

describe how the vagina elongates during arousal

A

suspensory ligaments in the uterus contract to elevate the uterus which also elongates the vagina

155
Q

define menarche

A

first period

156
Q

what is the average age for onset of menarche

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12 (can range from 8-16)

157
Q

does the onset of menarche happen right at the beginning of puberty

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no, the onset of puberty usually happens first and then the onset of menarche follows later

158
Q

how long are eggs viable for once ovulated

159
Q

describe the ovarian cycle of the menstrual cycle

A
  • follicular phase: low estrogen at the end of menses, hypothalamus secretes FSH, egg grows
  • ovulation: LH stimulates ovulation
  • luteal phase: estrogen drops, progesterone rises as the egg releases its own progesterone, if the egg is not fertilized it is reabsorbed
  • menses begins
160
Q

describe the uterine cycle of the menstrual cycle

A
  • proliferative phase: influenced by estrogen, thickness of endometrium rapidly increases
  • secretory phase: influenced by progesterone, lining becomes highly vascular and edematous
161
Q

list 4 common menstrual problems

A
  • dysmenorrhea
  • premenstrual syndrome
  • premenstrual dysphoric disorder
  • amenorrhea
162
Q

define dysmenorrhea

A

painful period

163
Q

what is the #1 reason middle school girls miss school

A

dysmennorhea

164
Q

what percent of women experience some premenstrual syndrome symptoms

165
Q

when does premenstrual syndrome occur

A

before menstrual phase (period)

166
Q

why does premenstrual syndrome occur

A

estrogen and progesterone fall rapidly before period

167
Q

what is estrogen related to that makes it a contributor to premenstrual syndrome

168
Q

what are the 3 types of premenstrual syndrome

A
  • PMSA: emotional/anxiety
  • PMSB: bloating
  • PMSC: carbohydrate craving
169
Q

what are treatment options for the 3 types of premenstrual syndrome

A
  • PMSA: SSRIs
  • PMSB: drink more water, eat less salt
  • PMSC: treat your self
170
Q

what is a general treatment for premenstrual syndrome and why

A
  • birth control
  • supplements hormones so there is less of a rollercoaster of hormones throughout the cycle
171
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describe premenstrual dysphoric disorder

A
  • more intense PMS
  • clinical diagnosis
  • symptoms interfere with daily activities
172
Q

what percent of women have premenstrual dysphoric disorder

173
Q

what is the treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder

A

birth control

174
Q

describe amenorrhea

A

having no period

175
Q

what are the causes of amenorrhea

A
  • birth control
  • pregnancy
  • low body fat percentage
  • stress
  • sudden weight loss/gain
176
Q

what are the 3 parts of a well woman exam

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  1. visual exam
  2. clinical breast exam
  3. pap smear, bimanual exam
177
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why do they make you scoot to the end of the exam table during a pap smear

A
  • makes the pelvis tilt
  • gives a better angle for visualization of the cervix and insertion of pap smear equipment
178
Q

what are clinicians looking for during the visual exam portion of a well woman exam

A

external organ normalcy

179
Q

is a clinical breast exam during a well woman exam a screening or a diagnostic tool

180
Q

what causes cervical cancer

181
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describe what happens during a pap smear

A
  • speculum is inserted into the vaginal canal, clicks into place to stay open
  • clinician visualizes the vaginal walls and the cervix
  • a brush is inserted to collect cervical cells (outside of cervix and cervical os)
  • the brush is then inserted into a saline solution and swirled around
  • the cells in the saline solution are examined for cervical dysplasia
182
Q

what may a woman who just had a pap smear experience

183
Q

when should you get your first pap smear

A
  • 21 if sexually active
  • 25 is not sexually active
184
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describe a bimanual exam

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  • two fingers of one hand are inserted into the vagina, the other hand is placed over the pelvic bone externally
  • palpation based exam
  • checks for internal organ normalcy
  • ideally, you shouldn’t be able to feel much
185
Q

who created the sexual response cycle

A

masters and johnson

186
Q

describe what aspects of the sexual response cycle are always the same and which can differ

A
  • same: steps, order
  • differ: intensity, duration
187
Q

define refractory period

A

the time after orgasm for the body to remake the ejaculate (semen) in men

188
Q

describe why women do not have a refractory period after orgasm

A

no ejaculate needs to be remade

189
Q

describe why arousal takes longer for women than for men

A
  • 70% of women need clitoral stimulation (penetration stimulates males but not females)
  • many structures need time to vasocongest
190
Q

what happens to the time of resolution when there is no orgasm and why

A
  • resolution takes longer
  • no sudden release of hormones to dissipate arousal symptoms
191
Q

what are the steps of the sexual response cycle

A
  • excitement
  • plateau
  • orgasm
  • resolution
192
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what are the physical aspects of the excitement stage of the sexual response cycle

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  • vaginal lubrication begins within 10-15 seconds of stimulation
  • labia majora and minora darken as they vasocongest
  • clitoris engorged with blood and increases in size and length
  • uterus and cervix pull away from the vagina via suspensory ligaments
  • breasts swell and nipples become erect
  • sex flush may occur
193
Q

where does sex flush start

194
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what are the physical aspects of the plateau stage of the sexual response cycle

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  • vagina continues to expand as suspensory ligaments elevate uterus unto the abdomen
  • secretions occur from the Bartholin’s glands
  • breasts continue to enlarge
  • sex flush may continue and spread
195
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describe Bartholin’s glands

A
  • located within the vagina
  • secrete a slippery, thin, and slightly opaque lubrication
196
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what are the physical aspects of the orgasm stage of the sexual response cycle

A
  • rhythmic uterine contractions of the uterine walls (3-15)
  • respiration and heart rate increase
  • blood pressure increases
  • involuntary muscle spasms in the back, hands, feet, etc.
  • vasocongestion an myotonia (muscle tension) release
  • phenylethylamine (PEA) and oxytocin are released
197
Q

which uterine contractions during orgasm are the most intense

A

the first 3-6

198
Q

what is the purpose of uterine contractions during orgasm

A

propel semen further into the uterus and fallopian tubes

199
Q

what do the chemicals released during orgasm do

A
  • phenylethylamine (PEA) and oxytocin
  • feel good chemicals
200
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what are the physical aspects of the resolution stage of the sexual response cycle

A
  • vasocongestion and myotonia dissipate rapidly
  • uterus returns to unaroused state as suspensory ligaments relax
  • labia majora and minora return to their normal size and shape
  • swelling of breasts disappears

HLTH 334 (6 decks)

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