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data for proportion of women who had a healthy weight before pregnancy has _______.

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decreased

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data for the proportion of women of childbearing age who get enough folic acid is _______.

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staying the same

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percent of women aged 20-44 years at risk of unintended pregnancy using concraceptive has ________.

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improved/increasing

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data for females aged 15 to 19 years at risk of unintended pregnancy using contraception has _____.

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stayed the same

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healthy couples have a ___% chance of getting pregnant within a given menstrual cycle

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20-25%

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if couple fails to conceive within ____ of attempting pregnancy they can be considered infertile. ___% of couples struggle with this.

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1 year
15%

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____% of couples diagnosed as infertile with conceive within ____ without use of fertility treatment.

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44%
3 years

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chances of conceiving decreases as men and women age beyond _____

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35 years old

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reduced level of fertility characterized by an unusually long time (over a year) for conception

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subfertility

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what percent of couples are subfertile?

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18%

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subfertility can improve with changes in ______

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diet and weight

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examples of subfertility

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sperm abnormalities
infrequent ovulation
having multiple miscarriages

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what is miscarriage and what percent of conceptions experience this?

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loss of embryo in 1st 20 weeks
9%

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what are some known causes of miscarriages?

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severe defect in fetus (most common)
maternal infection
structural abnormalities of the uterus
endocrine or immunological distribuantes

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men sperm production begins in ____, and continues until _____ somewhat decreases after age of ____

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puberty
death
35

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females are born with _____ immature ova, and _____ remain by the onset of puberty. _____ ova will mature and be released for possible fertilization during fertile years

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7 million
1 million
400 - 500

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menstrual cycle involves a 4 week interval in which hormones direct build up of ______ in uterus. ovum matures and is released.

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blood and nutrients

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female gonads that make eggs and secretes female sex hormones

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ovary

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tubes through which oocytes are propelled from an ovary to the uterus. usual site of fertilization

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fallopian tube
oviduct

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chamber in which embryo develops, includes myometrium muscle layer and endoetrium lining near opening. secretes mucus into the vagina

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uterus

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birth canal

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vagina

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what hormones are involved in the menstrual cycle

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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
estrogen
progesterone

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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is produced by __________. what does it do?

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hypothalamus

stimulates pituitary gland to release FSH and LH

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what does Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) do? when?

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stimulates ovarian follicle growth & maturation
estrogen secretion
endometrial changes

first part of menstrual cycle

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what does Luteinizing hormone (LH) do?
stimulates ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum, which secretes progesterone
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what is a follicle?
fluid filled sac containing the egg
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what does estrogren do?
stimulates release of GnRH in follicular phase stimulates thickening of uterine wall
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what does progesterone do?
prepares uterus for fertilized ovum and to maintain a pregnancy stimulates uterine lining buildup stimulates cell division of fertilized ova
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where is estrogen found?
ovaries testies fat cells corpus ludem placenta
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where is progesterone found?
ovaries placenta
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what are the two phases of the menstrual cycle?
follicular phase luteal phase
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what is the follicular phase and what occurs in it?
first half of menstrual cycle - follicle growth and maturation - estrogen and progesterone prompt uterine wall to store nutrients and to expand the growth of blood vessels and connective tissue around 14 days = surge of LH = ovulation
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what is the luteal phase?
last half of menstrual cycle begins after ovulation - formation of corpus luteum - estrogen and progesterone further stimulate the development of the endometrium - if ovum not fertilized, estrogen and progesterone drop and menstrual flow occurs
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ovulation is the biological fertile window defines as the ____ days up to and including the day of ovulation the 2 day ovulation window is _____
6 days day before and day of ovulation
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how to tell if your ovulating?
extra cervical mucus that is stringy and long temperature slightly higher that before
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in male reproductive system _____ signals release of _______, which trigger production of _____ by the _____. _________ stimulate the maturation of sperm which takes _____ mature sperm are stored in the ______ and releases as _____.
GnRH FSH & LH testosterone testes testosterone and other androgens 70-80 days epididymis semen
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How does nutritional factors affect fertility?
modify levels of hormones alter the environment in which eggs and sperm develop - this is temporary and will return to normal once problem is corrected
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how does acute undernutrition affect fertility?
modifies hormones that regulate menstrual cycle impairs sperm maturation - recovers when food intake increases
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how does chronic undernutrition affect fertility
birth pf small and frail infants with high likelihood of death In the first year of life
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BMI of greater than ____ is required to have enough body fat to have a normal reproduction in women Underweight results in ______ and ______ low levels of body fat in adolescence in linked to _____
20 amenorrhea and delayed time to conception reduce fertility later in life
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what drug is used to help women get pregnant, but doesn't work if underweight. what does it do?
clomid double amount of eggs released
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in normal weight women, weight loss more than ____ % decreases estrogen FSH and LH concentrations. this results in _____ and _____. it is estimated that ____ of cases of impaired fertility is related to weight loss
10-15 % ammenorrhea and anovulation 30%
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how does underweight affect male fertiloty?
lowered libido reduced sperm prodcution decreased sperm viability and motility
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Obesity is associated with ________ in men and women due to alterations in hormone
subfertility
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how does obesity affect ferility in women
insulin resistance and increased insulin levels cause more androgens by the ovaries -anovulation -irregular menstrual cycle -delayed time of comception
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how does obesity affect fertility in men?
lower levels of testosterone higher estrogen -low sperm production and erectile dysfunction elevated blood glucose, insulin, and free fatty acids increase production of reactive oxygen molecule that trigger oxidative stress -leads to sperm damage
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Increasing _________, even without weight loss, can decrease the negative metabolic effects of obesity
physical activity
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Adequate intake of __________ nutrients may help to prevent oxidative stress ___________ is beneficial for improving insulin resistance
antioxidant Aerobic exercise
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after bariatric fertility, can fertiliy improve? what are some risks? how long should women wait?
yes micronutrient deficiencies 12-18 months
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what is oxidative stress?
when production of free radicals is greater than the body's antioxidant defenses
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how does oxidative stress affect fertility in mean and women?
men - decrease sperm motility and ability to fuse with egg women - harm egg and follicular development - interfere with corpus luteum function and implantation of the egg
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oxidative stress found in about ____% of infertile men
50%
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what protects eggs and sperm from oxidative stress
antioxidants -vitamin E, C, beta-carotene, selenium - dark green veggies, orange and red veggies, citris frutis
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what micronutrients plays a role in MEN in sperm maturation, testosterone synthesis, reduction of oxidative stress?
zinc - osters - shell fish - legumes
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what micronutrient is important in fertility in WOMEN to prevent lack of ovulation
iron
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_____% of U.S. women of childbearing age have iron deficiency and ___ have low iron stores
9-16% 14%
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what is the affect of alcohol on fertility?
decrease fertility by disrupting menstrual cycles and decreased sperm count
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effects of excercise of fertility
INTENSE physical activity -low fat=low estrogen -lack menstrual cycles
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inadequate ____ very early in pregnancy can cause neural tube defects (NTD) what role does it have
folate required for DNA replication and amino acid synthesis
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low folate levels tend to be higher in _____
african american women
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Excessive vitamin_____ intake increases the risk of fetal facial and heart abnormalities ________ deficiency in early pregnancy associated with increased risk of impaired intellectual and physical development in offspring.
A Iodine
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____ deficiency can cause risk of preterm birth
iron
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If pregnant, Consume ______ of folic acid from fortified foods or supplements in addition to dietary folate If on vitamin A supplements, take no more than _______ of Vitamin A (______) from supplements daily
400 mcg retinol or retinoic acid 10,000 IU
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cessation of menstruation related to changes in hypothalamic signals that maintain secretion of hormones required for ovulation - causes suppressed activity of ___
hypothalamic Amenorrhea GnRH
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what is sports-related amenorrhea
relative energy deficient in sports (RED-S)
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risks of diabetes mellitus prior to pregnancvy
high blood glucose levels during the first 2 months of pregnancy are teratogenic - associated with 2-3 fol increase in congenital abnormalities - malformations of pelvis, CNS, and heart - higher rate of miscarriage - large babies, born earlier, c section
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nutrition management of DM (diabetes miellitus)
consistant carb intake low SFA and TFA reduce sodium intake less than 2300 mg enough fiber
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what is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
rotterdam criteria (2 of the 3 symptoms) 1. irregular or no ovulation 2. high androgen male hormone) levels or symptoms of high levels 3. multiple immature follicles on the ovaries
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PCOS is a leading cause of female infertility including ____ % of women in reproductive age
5-10%
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what is the cause of PCOS
unknown but appear to be insulin resistance, inflammation, hormone imbalance, and gut imbalance genetic
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nutritional management of PCOS
primary goal is to increase insulin sensitivity weight loss excercise
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insulin sensitizing drug used for PCOS
metformin
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what is celiac disease
autoimmune disease characterized by a sensitivity to prolamins found in wheat, rye, and barley - chronic T-lymphocyte mediated inflammatory response
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what happens if ppl with celiac disease eat these prolamins
inflammation and damage to the mucosa in small intestines
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celiac disease in males with fertility
untreated causes alteration in androgen action, delayed sexual maturation, and hypogonadism
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females fertility with celiac disease
untreated is associated with amenorrhea, increase chance of misscairage, and LBW infants -from malabsorption and inflammation
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nutrition management of celiac disease
eliminate all sources of gluten in diet educate on hidden sources of gluten and cross contamination correction of vitamin and mineral deficiencies
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Common condition occurring among women of reproductive age characterized by life-disrupting physiological & psychological changes that begin in the luteal phase & end with menses
PMS or premenstrual syndrome
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____ % of menstruating women have PMS
20-40%
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What is a severe form of PMS characterized by mood swings, depression, irritability, anxiety, disruptions of personal relationships, and physical symptoms
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
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PMDD occurs in ____% of menstruating women
5%
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how is PMDD diagnosed?
when 5 or more symptoms of PMDD occur during most menstrual cycles
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what is the cause of PMS/PMDD
unclear but related to hormonal changes
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PMS treatment
use of hormones and drugs that suspend ovulation by modifying levels of estrogen and progesterone or address specific symptoms daily physical activity and stress reduction
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what nutrition interventions (supplements) can help PMS
calcium 500 mg/day vitamin B6 100 mg/day

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