Chapter 45 Flashcards
(18 cards)
External Female Genitalia
Mons pubis, labia majora and minora, clitoris, hymen
Internal Female Genitalia
Ovaries, Fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina
Layers of Uterus
Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium
Causes of Menstrual Cycle Irregularities
Pregnancy or breast-feeding Eating disorders, extreme weight loss, extreme exercise Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Premature ovarian failure Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Uterine fibroids
Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
Follicular, proliferation, luteal, secretory
Follicular
one follicle produces a mature ovum
Proliferation
the endometrium becomes thick and velvety
Luteal
the corpus luteum develops
Secretory
the endometrial lining disintegrates
External Male Genitalia
Testes
Scrotum
Penis
Internal Male Genitalia
Epididymis Vas deferens Seminal vesicles Prostate gland Cowper’s glands
Four Phases of Sexual Response Cycle
Excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution
Forms of Sexual Expression
Masturbation- self stimulation
Sexual intercourse-insertion of penis into vagina, anus or mouth
Oral–genital stimulation
Abstinence
Alternate forms of Sexual Expression
Voyeurism, sadism, masochism, sadomasochism, pedophilia
Dyspareunia
painful intercourse
Vaginismus
involuntary muscle spasm prevents penis penetration into the vagina- rare condition.
Vulvodynia
chronic vulvar discomfort or pain that interferes with sexual activity- unknown cause.
Levels of Sexual History
Level 1: part of the comprehensive health history, obtained by a nurse
Level 2: sexual history, obtained by a nurse trained in sexuality
Level 3: sexual problem history, obtained by a sex therapist
Level 4: psychiatric/psychosocial history, obtained by a psychiatric nurse clinician
