Unit 8: Hormones (menstruation, conception, and menopause) Flashcards
How do most societies view menstruation?
viewed as repugnant or alternatively feared.
When does menopause occur?
around the time a woman enters her fifties. (give or take)
When is a woman scientifically considered to be menopausal?
When she has no period for more than 1 year
How are women considered to act during their pre-menstrual phase of their cycle?
Passive in conception, out of control
What is the stereotypes for how women are in menstruation and menopause?
Dirty in menstruation
Used up in menopause
In some societies, women could not work well on their period.
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In some societies, blood means power, however…
they changed it to only power for men.
In the Victorian age (1940-1960) women could not participate in mental/physical activity when menstruating because why?
They thought they could be permanently damaged (power control) by men.
When was PMS a condition? PMS caused mood swings.
1980
-Most women arent affected by PMS
Periods=$$$ on drugs for women
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Women would have better periods if it wasnt looked at ass such a negative thing.
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PMS has over 100 symptoms. What are 3?
Emotional, Physical, and Behavioral changes.
