Physical Development In Early Adulthood Flashcards
Early adulthood
They reach the peak of the fitness life and maturation. (19-45 yrs)
Physical maturation
Motor coordination is at its peak
Full height and weight is reached
Reaction time is quickest
Women are at their most fertile and can become pregnant and lactate
Hand-eye coordination is at its peak
Sexual characteristics are fully developed
Physical strength and stamina is at its peak
Pregnancy and lactation
Hormonal changes take place with increase in progesterone which maintains the pregnancy . While oestrogen may be responsible if sickness . Also pregnancy affect the shape and appearance of breasts, darkened veins and increased blood supply. Nipped become tender and darken preparing for lactation
Fertility and perimenopause
Before 40-45 women is at its peak of fertility after this the reach the end of their reproductive years called perimenopause.
What happens during perimenopause ?
Ovaries begins to make less oestrogen meaning that ovaries stop producing an egg each month, menstruation becomes less frequent when a women goes for 12 months w/o menstruation that is when menopause starts
Symptoms of perimenopause
- hot flushes and night sweats
- mood swings
- urine leakage
- vaginal dryness
- fatigue
- loss of libido
- trouble sleeping