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39 Cards in this Set
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Bartholias' Gland |
Gland inside of vagina that excretes pheromones |
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Cowper's Gland |
Gland that excretes pH neutralizing fluid before ejaculation (pre-cum) |
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The Menstrual Cycle |
1) Bleeding Phase 2) Pre-Ovulation Phase 3) Ovulation Phase 4) Post-Ovulation Phase |
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Bleeding Phase |
- Lasts 2-8 days (5 avg) - Pregnancy is unlikely but possible - Uterine wall lining comes off - 4-6 teaspoons of blood lost |
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Pre-Ovulation Phase |
- Impossible to predict length - Pregnancy is very likely - Mucus in vagina changes to better pH to sperm which makes sperm live longer - Cervix opens a bit more & uterus moves "into position" |
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Ovulation Phase |
- Lasts 12-24 hours - Pregnancy is likely - Symptoms: Breast tenderness, less oil production, higher libido, more energy, |
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Post-Ovulation Phase |
- Lasts about 14 days (very consistent) - Pregnancy is very unlikely - Body acts as if its pregnant even if its not - Mucus in vagina changes pH to make it hostile to sperm |
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Episiotomy |
Procedure where perineum (area between genitals & anus) is cut to make childbirth easier |
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Ectopic Pregnancy |
When a fertilized egg gets trapped in the Fallopian tubes and begins to grow |
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Who gets PMS most often & how is it treated? |
Women in their 20s-30s, treated with birth control pills and frequent exercise (endorphins) |
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Dysmenorrhea |
Painful cramps also treated with birth control pills, Advil, ibuprofen, & also frequent exercise |
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Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) |
Caused by super-absorbent tampons and is essentially blood poisoning (caused by bacteria) |
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How long can sperm live in the vagina under ideal conditions? |
5-7 days
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How long does the egg live? |
12-24 hours |
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Where is the egg usually fertilized in the female? |
The uterus |
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When should women begin to get pap smears? |
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What do pap smears check for? |
Cervical cancer |
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How is the due date calculated? |
They count 40 weeks from the first day of the last period |
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What are the advantages of breast feeding? |
Lesser chance of obesity, less likely to get sick, and visual & oral systems develop better |
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How long is it recommended for women to breast feed? |
At least 12 months |
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What's the primary purpose of the pre-ovulation phase? |
To get pregnant |
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What's the primary purpose of the post-ovulation phase? |
To protect the (possible) pregnancy |
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How is prematurity determined? |
The baby weighs less than 5 lbs 8 oz |
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How much weight should a woman gain during pregnancy? |
25-35 pounds |
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What new additions does Obamacare bring? |
- Preventative care is free - People can stay on parents' plans till age 26 - Prenatal care |
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What is the Global Gag Rule? |
US health policy that prohibits funding to foreign countries to provide abortion services (currently not in effect) |
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Medicare |
Federal healthcare program available to people ages 65+ to offer healthcare coverage regardless of income |
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Medicaid (MediCal) |
Federal healthcare program for lower income people regardless of age. Each state has its own version, MediCal for California |
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What was the ideal image of a "good wife" in the 1950s? |
A woman who would put the needs of a man first |
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What is the vulva? |
The entire exterior of the female genetalia |
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What is a teratogen? |
Anything that causes the malformation of an embryo |
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What does prenatal testing test for? |
Abnormalities in the genes of the developing fetus (cannot check for possible damage caused by unhealthy behaviors) |
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What characteristics can prenatal testing determine from the developing fetus? |
Size, age, sex, and placement of baby in utero |
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What is spina bifida? |
A defect in the development in the spine, which leaves the bottom of the neural tube open, leaving nerves exposed which is hazardous |
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How is breastfeeding beneficial to the mother? |
- Creates bond w/ child (lesser chance of postpartum blues) - Helps uterus shrink - Helps mother lose weight gained from pregnancy |
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What is postpartum blues? |
A mild version of postpartum depression which comes after childbirth. Mother may not feel attached with child or happy with her pregnancy |
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What is an epidural? |
An injection to the lower spine administered during childbirth in order to make childbirth easier by numbing the area |
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What is pitocin? |
A hormone sometimes administered in order to start contractions in order to quicken the delivery of a baby |
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Why are c-sections so prominent in America? |
- Fear of malpractice lawsuits - Easier & more control than conventional childbirth (women can plan due date) |
