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REPRODUCTIVE, SEXUAL HEALTH, MENS CYCLE Flashcards

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is the male organ for sexual intercourse. It has three parts: the root, shaft and glans

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Penis

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is the loose pouch-like sac of skin that hangs behind the penis.

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Scrotum

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It contains the testicles has a protective function and acts as a climate control system for the testes

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Scrotum

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are responsible for making testosterone, the primary male sex hormone (endocrine function), and for generating sperm (exocrine function)

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Testicles / Testes

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It functions in the transport and storage of the sperm cells that are produced in the testes

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Epididymis

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transports mature sperm to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation

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Vas Deferens

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carries urine from the bladder to outside of the body

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Urethra

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produce a sugar-rich fluid (fructose) that provides sperm with a source of energy and helps with the sperms’ motility

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Seminal Vesicle

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9
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contributes additional fluid to the ejaculate. Prostate fluids also help to nourish the sperm.

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Prostate gland

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used to denote chromosomal sexual development male (XY) & female (XX)

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Biologic Sex / Gender

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 is the individual’s persisting inner sense of being male or female, masculine & feminine

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Gender Identity:

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 its development was based on biologic sex & sociocultural reinforcement, which brings at birth with identification of the baby as male or female

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Gender Identity:

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 includes all those aspects of the human being that relate specifically to being a boy or girl, man or woman

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Sexuality:

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 as a function of total personality, it is concerned with biological, psychological, sociological, spiritual & cultural variables of life

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Sexuality:

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is the preference of one person for one sex or the other

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Sexual Identity/Sexual Orientation

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sexually attracted to one person of the opposite sex (“straight”)

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Heterosexual

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attracted to persons of both sexes

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Bisexual

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attracted to persons of the same sex (“gay”) & (“lesbian”)

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Homosexual

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ones belief that one is not the sex of ones physical body but of the opposite sex

Ex. trapped in the wrong body: sex change surgery

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Transsexual

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way a person acts, female or male including the expression of what is perceived as gender appropriate behavior

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Gender Role Behavior:

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feelings & attitudes about sex vary widely; the sexual experience is UNIQUE to each individual. It is a combination of physiological responses and emotional responses (thoughts & feelings).

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HUMAN SEXUAL RESPONSE

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22
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A cycle with four discrete stages

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HUMAN SEXUAL RESPONSE

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It occurs with physical and psychological stimulation that causes parasympathetic nerve stimulation (sight, sound, emotion or thought).

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Excitement:

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 This leads to arterial dilation and venous constriction in the genital area;the blood supply in this area increases resulting in vasocongestion and increase muscular tension

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Excitement:

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25
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 increased size of clitoris

 increased mucus in the vagina

 vagina widens its diameter and length

 nipples become erect

 increased cardiac and respiratory rate

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Excitement:
VASOCONGESTION IN WOMEN

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 erection of the penis and nipples

 there is scrotal thickening and testicle elevation

 increased cardiac and respiratory rate

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Excitement:
VASOCONGESTION IN MEN

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27
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reached just before the orgasm

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Plateau:

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In men, vasocongestion leads in full distention of the penis

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Plateau:

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In women, the clitoris is drawn forward and retracts under the clitoral prepuce; lower part of female vagina becomes congested; there is increased nipple engorgement

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Plateau:

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30
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occurs when stimulation proceeds through the plateau stage to a point at which the body suddenly discharges accumulated sexual tension

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Orgasm:

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31
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vigorous contraction of muscles in the pelvic area dissipates blood and fluid from the area of congestion

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Orgasm:

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32
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The average number of contractions is from 8-15 at intervals of one in every 0.8 sec

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Orgasm in women:

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33
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muscle contraction surrounding the seminal vessels and prostate project semen into the proximal urethra

These contractions are followed by 3-7 propulsive ejaculatory contractions which force semen into the penis

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Orgasm in men:

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34
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the period during which the external and internal organs return to an unaroused state – 30 mins

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Resolution:

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35
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More than 50% of the erection is lost

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Resolution:

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36
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General muscle relaxation occurs, in men

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Resolution:

37
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The inner 1/3 of the vagina gradually shrink and color returns to pre excitement phase

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Resolution:

38
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HR and RR returns to normal

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Resolution:

39
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for the MALE, a REFRACTORY PERIOD occurs; further orgasm is impossible.

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Resolution:

40
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For the FEMALE, there is MULTIPLE ORGASM.

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Resolution:

41
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 Teenage sex
 Premarital sex
 STD
 HIV/AIDS
 Sexual harassment
 Sexual abuse

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SEXUALITY ISSUES & CONCERNS

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periodic uterine bleeding in response to cyclic hormonal changes

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MENSTRUAL CYCLE

43
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process that allows for conception & implantation of a new life

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MENSTRUAL CYCLE

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onset / Beginning (Menarche)

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12 or 13 y/o, average 9-17

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Interval between cycles

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28 days, 23-35 days

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Duration

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2-7 days, 1-9 days

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Amount

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average 30-80ml

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Color

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dark red, combination of blood, mucus, & endometrial cell

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a multidimensional phenomenon that includes feelings, attitudes, beliefs and actions

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Human Sexuality

50
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encompasses and gives direction to a person’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual responses throughout life

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Human Sexuality

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HAOU

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Four body structures involved in the menstrual cycle

52
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secretes / release GnRH

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HYPOTHALAMUS

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releases: FSH & LH

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ANTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND

54
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responsible for ovulation
releases mature egg cell from ovary

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LH

55
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maturation of ovum

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FSH

56
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releases: ESTROGEN & PROGESTERONE

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OVARIES

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secondary sex characteristics

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ESTROGEN

58
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thickens endometrium

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PROGESTERONE

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flow of blood

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UTERUS

60
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Proliferative
Secretory
Ischemic
Menses

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PHASES OF MENSTRUAL CYCLE (UTERUS):

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produces ESTROGEN in the follicular fluid

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Proliferative

62
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endometrium proliferates up to 8 folds
termed as “estrogenic, follicular,
postmenstrual”

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Proliferative

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During Proliferative phase, endometrium proliferates up to 8 folds
termed as

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estrogenic, follicular,
postmenstrual

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formation of PROGESTERONE in the corpus luteum

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Secretory

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During Secretory phase, endometrium corkscrew/ twisted
termed as

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progestational, luteal, premenstrual

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decreased estrogen & progesterone

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Ischemic

67
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products discharged during menstrual flow

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Menses

68
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blood from the ruptured capillaries

mucin from the glands

fragments of endometrial tissue

microscopic, atrophied & unfertilized ovum

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products discharged during menstrual flow

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This stimulates hypothalamus to signal Anterior Pituitary Gland

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Low levels of Estrogen

70
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this releases GnRH

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Hypothalamus

71
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stimulates release of FSRH and LHRH

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GnRH

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These stimulate APG to release FSH and LH

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FSRH and LHRH

73
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This stimulate ovary to release Estrogen

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FSH

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Converts Follicles of Ovary to Graafian Follicle

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Estrogen

75
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stimulates thickening of myo/endometrium in the UTERUS

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PROGESTERONE

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This stimulate ovary to release Progesterone

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LH

77
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Converts Graafian Follicle to Corpus Luteum

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Progesterone

78
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Stimulates Uterus to increase vascularity on endometrium

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Progesterone

79
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Stimulates increase in O2,H2O, Glucose, AA

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Progesterone

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Increase Vascularity in Uterus causes

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Build of temporary capillaries

81
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CL degenerates in

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8-10 days / 2 weeks

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CL degeneration causes decrease in

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Estrogen and Progesterone

83
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decrease in Estrogen and Progesterone causes

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increase contraction in uterus

84
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increase contraction in uterus causes the temporary capillaries to

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breakdown, therefore the menstrual discharge

85
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• Exercise
• Sexual Relations
• Activities of Daily Life
• Pain relief
• Rest
• Nutrition

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AREA OF CONCERN IN MENS

86
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lowest level of estrogen is during

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3rd Day of Mens

87
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Highest level of estrogen is during

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13th day of Mens

88
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Lowest level of progesterone is during

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13th day of Men

89
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Highest level of progesterone is during

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14th day of Men

MCN LEC PRELIMS (4 decks)

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