Repro Flashcards
What is puberty?
developmental stage characterized by transition from sexual immaturity to sexual maturity
What is gonadarche?
activation of gonads by FSH and LH
What is adrenarche?
increase in androgen hormone
What is thelarche?
development of breast tissue due to estrogen from ovaries
What is menarche?
First menstrual cycle
What is spermarche?
First sperm production
What is pubarche?
pubic hair development
What are the tanner stages of male external genitalia?
1: prepubertal
2: enlargement of testes and scrotum
3: enlargement of penis
4: increased size of penis, test, and scrotum
5: adult genitalia
What are the tanner stages of breast development in females?
1: prepubertal
2: breast bud
3: further enlargement
4: areola and papilla form secondary mound
5: mature stage
What are the tanner stages of pubic hair development?
1: prepubertal
2: sparse growth, slightly pigmented
3: darker, coarser, more curles
4: adult in type, no spread to thighs
5: adult in type and quality, horizontal upper boarder
What is gravida para?
number of pregnancies, number of viale births?
What does the acronym “TPAL” stand for?
Term delivers > 37 wks
Preterm delivery 20-37 wks
Abortion <20 wks
Live delivery
What is a pap smear? What age?
21 to 65 every year if abnormal, every 3 years if normal, every 5 if normal and - HPV, screen for cervical cancer
Where do cells for a pap smear need to come from?
ectocervix, endocervix, transitional zone, squamocolumnar junction
What does a pelvic exam entail?
visual and bimanual exam of internal and external genitalia, check for cervical motion tenderness, STI testing