Unit 1 - early adulthood physical development Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main stages of physical development in early adulthood?
A
- reach peak physical fitness
- Pregnancy
- Perimenopause
2
Q
what physical changes does pregnancy cause?
A
- hormones fluctuating
- sickness
- swelling
- acne
3
Q
What is an increase in oestrogen responsible for in pregnancy?
A
Oestrogen causes the sickness that women suffer with in early stage of pregnancy
4
Q
What is perimenopause
A
When the ovaries stop producing oestrogen and stop releasing an egg each month.
5
Q
What are the main physical symptoms of perimenopause?
A
- night sweats
- hot flushes
- vaginal dryness
- irregular menstruation
- loss of libido
6
Q
what is hot flushes and night sweats caused by and what could it lead too
A
fluctuating hormones, lead to sleep problems
7
Q
What could loss of libido be caused by and what could it lead too
A
vaginal dryness, lead to pain during sex
8
Q
What can irregular ovulation cause
A
difficulties getting pregnant
