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The Mestrual Cycle Flashcards

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What is menstruation?

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The break down of the uterus lining

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2
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During what days does menstruation occur?

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1-5

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What happens to the uterus during the second week?

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The lining of the uterus gradually builds up

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4
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What is ovulation?

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The release of an egg from an ovary

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5
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What day does ovulation occur?

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Around day 14

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During days 14-16, what occurs?

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Fertilisation

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7
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What happens to the uterus if fertilisation occurs?

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The thick lining is maintained and menstruation does not happen

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8
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What is contraception?

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The prevention of fertilisation

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9
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What are examples of hormonal contraception?

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Hormone pills
Implants
Injections

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10
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How do hormonal contraception work?

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Releases hormones to prevent ovulation and thickens mucus at the cervix preventing sperm from passing?

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What hormone is released to prevent ovulation?

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Progesterone

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12
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What are examples of barrier methods?

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Male and female condoms
Diaphragm
Caps and sponges

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13
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How do barrier methods work?

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Stop sperm from reaching the eggs

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14
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What 4 hormones control the menstrual cycle?

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Oestrogen
Progesterone
FSH
LH

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Where does FSH and LH come from?

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The pituitary gland near the brain

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16
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What does high levels of oestrogen stimulate?

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The release of more LH

17
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What does increasing progesterone inhibit?

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The release of FSH and LH

18
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What does low levels of progesterone allow?

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FSH to be released

19
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What doe LH surge trigger?

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Ovulation

20
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What does maturing follicle stimulate?

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Oestrogen production

21
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What does corpus luteum release?

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Progesterone

22
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What does increasing oestrogen do?

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Thicken walls

23
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What does falling levels of oestrogen and progesterone trigger?

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Menstruation

24
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What does IVF stand for?

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In-Vitro fertilisation

25
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What is IVF?

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Fertilisation outside the women’s body

26
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Why would IVF be offered?

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If couple can’t have children. E.g. same sex couples

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