PPT-Unit 2: Preparation for pregnancy and birth Reproduction Stages of the menstrual cycle.

Unit 2 Preparation for pregnancy and birth Reproduction Stages of the menstrual cycle Recognise label and describe the functions of the male and female reproductive systems Describe the process of fertilisation and conception. Lecture 2. 1. Objectives. To list the phases of the menstrual cycle. To describe the hormonal changes during each phase. To describe the hormonal changes behind ovulation. To point the source and control of the hormones involved in the menstrual cycle. Identify and locate the main parts of the male and female reproductive systems.. Recall the length and parts of the menstrual cycle.. Discuss fertile period in the menstrual cycle, sexual intercourse, fertilisation, pregnancy, birth, growth, and puberty in relation to human reproduction.. Learning intentions. Know why menstruation happens. To understand the stages of the menstrual cycle. To be able to describe the main stages in the menstrual cycle.. To be able to name methods of contraception..  . 27. Low levels of . progesterone. and . oestrogen . bring on menstruation..  . 26. Progesterone . and. . oestrogen . levels quickly drop..  . 25. If egg. has not been fertilised and successfully implanted hormones . Role of male is to produce and deliver sperm. Role of female is . 1. . Generate . and release fertile ova. 2. Maintain . fertilized ova throughout development. 3. Deliver . newborn. 4. Nourish . Shedding . of blood tissues of the uterus (menstruation) in the female signals the onset of puberty at about 10-16 . yrs. of age. Entire . cycle lasts about 28 days. Mature . ovum released from ovary (ovulation). Wellness 9. Puberty in Females. Puberty. – the stage of growth and development when both the male and female body become capable of producing offspring.. When a female is around 8 years old, the pituitary gland increases its production of a hormone called FSH. FSH travels through the bloodstream to the ovaries and causes them to secrete estrogen.. Dr . Ismaiel Abu Mahfouz. Menstruation. Definition. A woman's . monthly bleeding . from the reproductive . tract . induced by hormonal changes . of menstrual . cycle . For menstruation to . occur. Coordinated HPO axis. rhythms. Starter: Activity: ABC. Exam. focus. Describe . one ultradian rhythm (5). Model Answer. Responses to this short answer question were often disappointing. The focus needed to be on . ultradian. Fertilization / Conception. When the males sperm enters the females egg. 1 sperm / 1 egg. Within seconds of fertilization, the surface of the egg changes so that no more sperm may enter the egg. Zygote. M. una. AGZ. Ultrasound in gynecology . Observations . ... Identify the bladder . Uterus size , position anti-. verted. A/V , retro-. verted. R/V . Myometrium. Endometrial thickness and lining ( normal smooth ,or irregular ). This publication was produced by INTRAH at the University of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill for the PRIME Project funded by the UnitedStates Agency for International Development contract #CCP-3072-C-00- Menopausal Transition among a Multiethnic Cohort of Women by Pangaja Para m s othy A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ep idem Monica Moore, MSN, RNC. Fertile Health, LLC. Objectives. Part 1: The normal hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis (HPO Axis). Distinguish the structures of the HPOA and describe how they interact as a feedback cycle.