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1
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What is conception?

A

fusion of women’s eggs with the man’s sperm

2
Q

Journey of the egg in a woman’s body

A
ovary
fallopian tube
uterus
implants in uterus (fertilized)
or
disintegrates & dispels (unfertilized) 
This process happens every 28 days.
3
Q

How long does the egg’s journey take?

A

3-4 days

4
Q

Journey of sperm cells from ejaculation to conception

A
penis
into vagina
in uterus
fallopian tube
only approximately 50 make it to the egg
5
Q

How does a sperm cell penetrate an egg?

A

The enzymes on sperms head soften the eggs outer layer until 1 gets in.

6
Q

3 possible reasons for infertility in women:

A

1-tubal blockage, could be PLD, untreated gonorrhea
2-failure to ovulate, 40% of infertility is caused by this, failure to release egg
3-other reasons ex. smoking

7
Q

Failure to ovulate

A

over age 30

you ovulate less frequently

8
Q

2 possible reasons for infertility in men

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1-low sperm count, causes for this are smoking, pollution, radiation, heat
2-block passages between testis & urethra

9
Q

Why are the testis outside the men’s body?

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Sperm form a few degrees below average body heat

10
Q

2 treatments for infertility

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1-surgery…go unblock the passage

2-fertility drugs

11
Q

5 early signs & symptoms of pregnancy

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1-missed mensal period
2-nausea ("morning sickness") has to do with hormone change
3-fetigue, major changes in body
4-emotional upset
5-tender breasts
12
Q

6 important components of good prenatal care

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1-regular medical check ups
2-nutritious diet…they are building a new body so they need to eat right
3-exercise…exception of skydiving, horseback riding etc.
4-avoid drugs, alcohol, smoking, all caffeine
5-adequeate rest
6-childbirth classes

13
Q

3 stages of labor

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1-contractions
2-delivery, baby is slowly pushed out…takes about a minute
3-placenta is spelled out

14
Q

post partum period

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  • from time of delivery to 3 months
  • body & hormones changing back
  • baby blues (mild depression) 50%-80% new moms experience this
15
Q

post partum depression

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severe depression
10% of new moms get this
mom doesn’t take care of the baby

16
Q

Every 28 days females experiences symptoms PMS

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1-hostility
2-fatigue
3-crying
4-irritability
5-depression
6-binge eating
7-h20 retention
8-tender breasts
9-headaches
10-males are mentally weaker bec. they don't endue their period every 28 days
17
Q

What is sexual dysfunction?

A

a disturbance in sexual desire, performance or satisfaction

18
Q

sexual dysfunction: females, endometriosis

A

abnormal growth of uteri tissue
tissue mass grows in or out of uterus
causes pain during sexual intercourse

19
Q

sexual dysfunction: males, prostatitis

A

inflammation affection in prostate gland

symptoms-painful pee/ejaculation

20
Q

orgasmic disfunction

A

females inability in achieve orgasm

treatment

21
Q

erectile disfunction (ED)

A

ED, inability for a male to achieve or maintain an erection
treatment
50% of men will experience this

22
Q

premature ejaculation

A

man ejaculates prior to leaving partner with satisfaction

treatment

23
Q

retarded ejaculation

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delayed or inability to ejaculate
treatment
50% of men will experience this
figure out if it is a physical or psychological cause

24
Q

physical cause

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  • vascular condition can be affecting
  • alcohol, erection won’t work
  • prescription medication
  • anxiety
25
Q

psychological causes

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  • rape
  • belief attitudes
  • fear & guilt
26
Q

sexual therapy

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counseling in sex issues

27
Q

masturbation

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self stimulation, is used for females with orgasmic disfunction to help them find their area of pleasure
-men learn when to ejaculate & won’t deal with premature ejaculation

28
Q

prescription medication

A

see a Dr. Viagra treats blood flow issues