Cervix

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the world. It starts in the cells lining the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects uterus to the vagina (birth canal). The normal cervical cells acquire the genetic change that causes them to abnormal cells. Then, they begin to grow out of control and become cancerous cells. The two main types of cervical cancer are squamous cell carcinomas, which develops from cells in the exocervix and adenocarcinomas, which…

active,that are not practicing safe sex.Practicing safe sex will not stop the virus from getting to you,it will just lower the chances of you getting the virus. For HPV the signs and symptoms are genital warts.Genital warts can appear on the anus,cervix,scrotum,groin,penis,and even the thigh!Another symptom that happens if HPV is “active”(meaning that it causes the host cell to make new viruses),it can change the cells in the woman’s cervix.When that happens the woman would need a PAP smear.A…

from the vagina, and result in a life threatening infection. Cats and dogs can get one of two different types of pyometra infection. The first is an open pyometra, which is the cervix stays open and pus will drain from the uterus through the vagina to the outside. The second is a closed pyometra, which is the cervix is closed and the pus that formed is unable to drain out. It collects in the uterus causing it to swell. Animals with pyometra become ill very rapidly. Undetected pyometra is…

over their tissue, should be up to the person in which the tissues were extracted. A prime example of how weak tissue rights invaded someone’s right to privacy and should be made stronger, is Henrietta Lacks. When ill with cervix cancer, a scientist extracted cells from her cervix without consent. In fact, informed consent was introduced in court in 1957 because of her. Often in the past, tissue was taken from people this way because tissues extracted from other animals didn’t provide 100%…

not get enough oxygen and nutrients in the womb and the mother may have serious bleeding. Placental previa occurs when the placenta lies very low in the uterus and covers all or part of the cervix. The cervix is the opening to the uterus that sits at the top of the vagina. During birth, the blockage of the cervix can cause serious bleeding placing the baby and mother at serious risk. Smoking during pregnancy can also lead to birth defects. Birth defects are health conditions that are present at…

The next surprise to happen to the characters is Trin’s Pregnancy. Trin experiences pain in her abdomen, and the characters are able to ascertain that the cause of the pain is Braxton-Hicks, AKA false labor. Braxton-Hicks Contractions are a normal occurrence in pregnancy, and are the bodies way of practicing for actual labor. Trin, who suffered from irregular periods and other hormonal issues, is unaware of her pregnancy, something that is rare, but not at all unheard of. It is revealed that the…

reflexes, and signs of edema. After the patient is settled into their room and before shift change the nurse goes and inserts Dinoprostone to start uterine contractions. Dinoprostone vaginal insert, commonly known as Cervidil, is used to ripen the cervix at or near term when induction…

Exercise During Pregnancy Exercise is an important part of being healthy for people of all ages. Exercise improves heart and lung function and helps maintain strength, flexibility, and a healthy body weight. Exercise also boosts energy levels and elevates mood. For most women, maintaining an exercise routine throughout pregnancy is recommended. Only on rare occasions, and with certain medical conditions or pregnancy complications, are women asked to limit or avoid exercise during pregnancy.…

Reproduction In this essay I will attempt to explain the key events in human reproduction and explain the male and female reproductive systems. Both males and females require fully functioning reproductive systems in order to conceive naturally, I will first begin by explaining the male reproductive system, the testes are cradled within a ‘bag’ of skin called the scrotum, their two functions are to produce sperm cells and sex hormones. Next, the vas deferens. Sperm passes through the vas…

Lacks, Henrietta’s husband who took her to John Hopkins and visited her. Deborah Lacks, Henrietta’s daughter who wanted to know more about her mother and her immortal cells. Dr. Jones, Henrietta’s gynecologist that first examined the tumor on her cervix. Dr. TeLinde, the surgeon who removed a sample of Henrietta’s tissues without notifying her. Dr. Gey, a doctor who grew, took care of and sold the HeLa…