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1
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External Genitalia of a male

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Penis

Scrotum

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Why is the scrotum Necessary?

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For Spermatogenesis

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Internal Genitalia of a Male

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Testes

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What hormone do Testes excrete ?

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Androgens: Testosterone.

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External Genitalia of a female

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Mons Pubis
Clitoris
Labia Majora
Labia Minora

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Where is an Ovum Fertilized?

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The fallopian tubes

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Best pelvis shape for giving birth

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Gynecoid

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Worst pelis shape for giving birth

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Platypelloid

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Typical Male shaped pelvis

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Android

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Functions of the Pelvis

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Support and distribute body weight
Support and protect Pelvic organs
Form the birth passageway.

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What do the Montgomery Glands do

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Secrete a substance to lubricate and protect the breasts during lactation.

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What hormones stimulate maturation of the ovarian follicle?

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  • FSH
  • LH

A surge of LH stimulates final release of ovum

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When is the ovum released?

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14 days before onset of menstrual period

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When should women start preforming Breast self examinations?

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After 20 years of age.

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When is the best time to preform a BSE?

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1 week after the beginning of the menstrual cycle

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What is the chief value of a BSE?

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As a woman you get to learn how your own breast feels

this is valuable if you experience or feel any tissue changes

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17
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When should you have a professional Breast Examination?

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once a year after 20 years of age.

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18
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What are the 3 types of Pelvic Examinations?

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  • Vulvar self examination
  • Pap smear
  • Pelvic Examination
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When should you preform a vulgar self examination?

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  • after 18 years of age or when you become sexually active
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What are you looking for with a Vulvar examination?

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Leisons 
masses
new growths
pain
inflammation
skin colour changes
ulcers
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21
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What is a pap test used for?

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To identify any changes in the vaginal or cervical tissues

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22
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Two classes of STIs ?

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Fungal or bacterial

Viral

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Fungal or Bacterial STIs

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Candidiases
Trichomoniasis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Chlamydia Trachomatis
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
PID
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Viral STIs

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Herpes Simplex Virus II
Human Papillomavirus ( HPV )
Hep B
HIV/AIDS

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Signs and Symptoms of Candidiasis
- Itching and burning during urination - Inflammation of the vulva and vagina - cottage cheese appearance of discharge
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Signs and symptoms of Trichomoniasis
- Thin, foul smelling, green/yellow discharge - vulvar itching - Edema - Redness
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How does Trichomoniasis effect a pregnancy
- does not cross placenta | - can cause postpartum infections
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Signs and Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis
Thin, grey discharge with fishy odor
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How does Bacterial Vaginosis affect pregnancy?
It is associated with preterm delivery | can infect infant at birth
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Signs and Symptoms of Chlamydia
Yellow Discharge painful Urination can cause scarring on fallopian tubes if left untreated
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How does Chlamydia affect pregnancy?
Via the birth canal can cause - Conjunctivitis - Pneumonia
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Signs and symptoms of Gonorrhea
- Purulent discharge - Painful urination - Dyspareunia
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How does Gonorrhea affect pregnancy
- Affects newborns eyes during birth causes ophthalmia neonatroum
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What prophylactic eye care do babies receive?
Erythromycin
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3 stages of Syphilis
Primary Secondary Tertiary
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How does syphilis Affect pregnancy
- crosses placenta - causes congenital Syphilis - Stillbirth - Spntaneous Abortion
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Signs and Symptoms of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease ( PID )
- Fever - Chronic pelvic pain - Abnormal vaginal discharge - Nausea - Anorexia - Irregular Vaginal Bleeding
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Signs and symptoms of Human Papillomavirus
- Cauliflower shaped warts on genitals - Change to cervical Cells - Often no Signs and Symptoms
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How does Human Papillomavirus affect pregnancy?
Infant may have laryngeal papillomas
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Signs and Symptoms of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2
- Clusters of painful vesicles on outer genitalia | - rupture and heal in 12 days
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How is Herpes Transmitted
Contagious when sores are open | virus hides in nerve cells and can reappear years later.
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Signs and Symptoms of HIV/AIDS
- Weight loss - Night Sweats - Fever - Chills - Fatigue - Enlarged Lymph nodes - Skin Rashes - Diarrhea - Immune Suppression
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How does HIV/AIDS transmit in infants or pregnancy?
If there are breaks in skin | if infant is bottle fed.
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What factors influence choice of contraceptive methods?
- age - health status - Religion/Culture - Impact of unplanned pregnancy on the woman or family - Desire for future children - Frequency of sexual intercourse - Expense - Number of sexual partners
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Natural Family Planning | ( Fertility Awareness)
- Learning to identify signs of fertility - Acceptable to most reliogions - no administration of medication or use of devices - Reversable - Failure rate of 20%
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Menarche and Puberty
First Period/ beginning of menstration.
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Amenorrhea ( Menstrual Cycle Disorder)
- Absence of flow | - usually due to pregnancy
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Dysmenorrhea ( Menstrual cycle disorder)
- Pain during or shortly after cycle( cramps) | - Common problem in women of all ages
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Premenstrual Syyndrome
PMS - cycle symptoms before cycle - cluster of physical, mood and behaviour symptoms
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Treatment for Menstrual Cycle Disorders
Excercise Diet NSAIDS
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Endometriosis
Presence and growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus
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Signs and symptoms of Endometriosis
- Pelvic Pain | - Painful Intercourse
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Treatment of Endometriosis
Surgery | Drug Therapy
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Primary infertility
- Women who have never been pregnant
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Secondary Infertility
- Women who have been pregnant in the past
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Infertility effects what age group the most
Women ages 40 and older
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Treatment of Infertility
Physical Emotional Psycological and Financial investment
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Factors Associated with female infertility
- Ovarian - Tubal peritoneal - uTERINE - Vaginal/cervical - isoimunization
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Factors associated with MALE infertility
- Structural or hormonal disorders - Undescended testes Hypospadias - Varicose vein of the scrotum - Low testosterone -substance use

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