sexual anatomy pt 2 Flashcards
when does puberty begin
when pituitary glands release FSH and LH
what happens during female puberty
ovaries increase production of estrogen
secondary sex characteristics (pelvis, pubic hair, breast(
mittelschmerz
middle pain that is experienced with ovulation
mensturation
uterine lining shed if no pregnancy
4 phases of the menstrual cycle
follicular phase- immature egg matures
ovulatory phase- mature egg released from ovary
luteal phase- lining of uterus builds up
menstrual phase- lining is shed
FSH and LH function in the uterus
FSH- maturation of ovary
LH- lining of uterus thicken up
what are the m Ain hormones in birth control npills
estrogen and progesterone
what are menstrual suppression strategies
birth control pills, intrauterine devices, injections
what starts male puberty
the release of GnRH- signals pituitary to release FSH and LH
LH and FSH function in testes
LH- stimulates testosterone
FHS- stimulates sperm production
ejaculation
begins in spinal cord when threshold is reached
epididymis, seminal vesicle and prostate empty fluids
sphincter closes off bladder
contractions expel ejaculate
menopause
sexual glands decrease
secondary sex characteristics change
hormonal changes- decrease in estrogen
sexual complaints
andropause
testosterone levels decrease
decrease spermatogenesis
thinner ejaculate, less force
libido decrease
uterine fibroids
growths in the uterine wall
vulvodynia
chronic vulval pain
