viable sperm cannot be produced at body temperature. Instead, the scrotum allows a decrease in temperature that promotes the production of viable sperm. 5b The endometrium and myometrium are both located in the wall of the uterus. The endometrium is the inner layer of the uterus; while the myometrium is the middle layer of the uterine wall. The endometrium is a highly vascular mucous membrane lining. During fetal development, the endometrium functions to provide nutrients to the embryo.…
A hysterectomy is an operation that surgically removes the uterus from the female body. There are various types of hysterectomies that treat cervical cancer. The hysterectomies that treat cervical cancer are simple and radical hysterectomies. Women also have the option to have a radical trachelectomy. In a simple hysterectomy, the uterus and the cervix are removed to get rid of the cancer. In a radical hysterectomy, the cervix, uterus, and lymph nodes are removed to get rid of the cancerous…
breakthrough allowed amniocentesis procedures to become the dominant field of prenatal genetic testing. Another change made to early amniocentesis procedures was the introduction of the ultrasound, which provided a more direct and safer guide into the uterus. Due to the danger of doing an amniocentesis without the ultrasound, the procedure was typically reserved for those 35 or older whose child may be at risk for a birth defect. However, with the use of ultrasounds to safely guide the needle,…
One condition that babies can be tested for is anencephaly. Anencephaly is a birth defect that ends in death a few hours after childbirth. The major parts of the brain, scalp, and skull of the baby do not form completely as it is developing in the uterus. It occurs when the neural tube does not close properly between the third and fourth weeks of pregnancy. An infant born with anencephaly has some or most of the brain missing, these infants are unconscious, can’t feel, and are normally deaf and…
testicles, white race, and a family history of the disease, can't be changed. For these reasons, it is not possible now to prevent most cases of this disease. Endometriosis is an abnormal growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, the tissue can be transferred from the uterus by the fallopian tubes, blood, or lymph, or during surgery. Usually becomes embedded in a structure in the pelvic area and constantly grows and shed which can cause sterility if fallopian tubes become blocked. The…
do not encourage abortion. Each country in the world has different legality, cultural, and religious statuses and perceptions of abortion. Abortion is the ending of pregnancy by removing a fetus or embryo before it can survive outside the uterus. Around 56 million abortions occur each year around the world. There are two different types of abortion that can be done. There is aspiration or it could also be done by an abortion pill. Methods used in abortion Aspiration is a…
not able to support the pelvic organs adequately; in this way gives the bladder or protrudes down into the vagina. Prolapsed may be incomplete or complete. An incomplete prolapsed occurs when the uterus falls only partially into the vagina; while a complete prolapsed describes a situation in which the uterus falls so low that some tissue protruding from the vagina. Causes- The causes of prolapsed bladder are: • genetic factor • number of pregnancies and parts • lacerations of the perineum • age…
along with some antibiotics at the clinic you go to. Mifepristone is used to block the hormone progesterone, and blocking that causes the lining of the uterus to break down, thus…
problem that needs to be solved so that it does not occur as often as it does. To fully understand how abortion is a problem and what can be done to stop it, one has to understand what abortion is. Abortion is stated as the removal of a fetus from the uterus in order to end a pregnancy. There are three types of abortions: medical abortion,…
In my opinion I think that abortion should be illegal. Abortion is a huge issue today in our society today. Many people believe it is evil to kill an unborn child. Abortion can also lead to health complications. Having an abortion carries the risk of not being able to become pregnant. It often leads to unwanted memories, result in stress or depression. I think that abortion should be illegal. Abortion is a huge issue today in our society today. Many people believe it is evil to kill an unborn…