Pregnancy Flashcards
For the male testes to function properly, what is the temperature the scrotum must be at and for what reason
93.6° F, for normal sperm production and development; sperm cannot be produced at a temperature higher or lower
What is the first sign of female sexual maturation
Breast development
What is the first sign of male sexual maturation
Testicular and penis growth
5 female sexual health problems
- Vaginitis - inflammation of the vagina
- Vulvodynia – chronic and unexplained vulvar pain
- Endometriosis – growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus
- PID – infection of the uterus, oviducts, or ovaries
- Dyspareunia – painful intercourse
5 male sexual health problems
- Prostatitis – inflammation or infection of prostate gland
- Prostate cancer – second most common cancer in men
- Testicular cancer – rare cancer, occurring mostly in 20’s and 30’s
- Epididymitis – inflammation of the epididymis due to infection
- Testicular torsion – spermatic cord becomes twisted
How long does it take for the egg to travel through the fallopian
tubes and, if fertilized, what happens?
3-4 days, attaches to the lining of the uterus
When a fertilized egg is implanted, what hormone tells a woman that she is pregnant?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
The uterus sinks about 2 inches and the baby settles into the pelvic region. What is this called?
Sinking
Quadruple marker screen (QMS)
Maternal blood test for hormone levels
Ultrasonography
High frequency sound waves to see physical disability
Amniocentesis
Amniotic fluid removal from the uterus
What is the main thing that happens during the 2nd stage of labor?
Delivery of the baby
What is the main thing that happens during the 3rd stage of labor?
Delivery of placenta
Reasons why a woman might have a cesarean section
Baby’s head too large
Baby in breach position
Mother has a serious health condition
Mother who is overweight or diabetic
Abnormal or difficult labor
Fetal distress
Dangerous infections, such as herpes
Gonads
Primary reproductive organs, developed at the 8th week of fetal life