Week 7 -Menstrual Disorders, Vaginal Infections

Question 1

Average blood loss during menstruation

Answer 1

30mL

Question 2

Menarche

Answer 2

first menstrual cycle

Question 3

Endometrium

Answer 3

-Mucus membrane lining of the uterus
-Thickens in preparation for implantation of a fertilized

Question 4

Menorrhagia

Answer 4

excessive (>80 mL) or prolonged menses (>7 days)

Question 5

Metorrhagia

Answer 5

irregular uterine bleeding

Question 6

What is dysmenorrhea?

Answer 6

Difficult or painful menstruation