reproduction 1 Flashcards
about how long is the menstrual cycle?
about 28 days
what is the menstrual part of the cycle?
this is when the endometrium sheds due to a drop in progesterone
what is the proliferative phase ?
when the endometrium rebuilds, follicles start to mature
how does ovulation occur ?
it occurs due to a peak in follicle stimulating hormone and leutinizing hormone?
what is the secretory phase?
when there is high progesterone from the corpus leuteum
describe abnormal uterine bleeding
when there is heavy flow, low flow, or no flow from the uterus for about 6 months
what is intermenstrual bleeding?
bleeding between the regular menstrual cycle
what can be some causes of intermenstrual bleeding?
polyps, adenomyosis, ovary dysfnction, iatrogenic, etc
what is amennorheoa?
the abscence of bleeding
what can be some causes of amennorheoa?
genetic defects, congenital, extreme weight loss, anemia
what is dysmenorrhea?
painful bleeding
