Menstrual Cycle Quiz
Ovulation
(Day 14) - Increased estrogen levels - Pituitary gland releases LH - Ovaries release a mature egg - Endometrium is THICKEST
Follicular Phase
(Days 1-14) - Starts on the first day of your period when you ovulate. - Pituitary gland releases FSH
Menses
(Days 1-5) - Period part of the menstrual cycle where bleeding occurs while the endometrium is shed.
Luteal
(Days 14-21) - Progesterone levels increase and endometrium remains thick - Body produces hCG when pregnant (Days 21-28) - Progesterone levels decrease if egg is not fertilized - Endometrium begins to break down - PMS most common
Causes of Amenorrhea
- Genetics - Athletic training - Anorexia - Thyroid disorder
Symptoms of menopause
- Hot flashes - Vaginal dryness - Insomnia - Frequent urination - Decreased sex drive
Causes of Menorrhagia
- Medications - Hormone imbalance - Dysfunction of the ovaries - Pregnancy complications
Symptoms of Menorrhagia
- Soaking through one or more sanitary pads or tampons every hour - Bleeding for longer than a week - Needing to use double sanitary protection to control your menstrual flow
Cause(s) of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
- Tampons can soak up all vaginal wetness, causing the vaginal walls to become dry and susceptible to cuts - Bacteria gets into the bloodstream through small cuts
Healthy ways to use a tampon
- Use the lightest absorbency possible - Change every 4-8 hours - Use a pad in between tampons/at night - Don't use scented tampons - Don't use a tampon when your period is really light
Symptoms of Endometriosis
- pain before and during periods - Pain with sex - *Infertility* - Fatigue - Painful urination/bowel movements
Fertility window
Five days before ovulation, including ovulation.
TSS
Rare but deadly disease caused by bacteria-producing toxins
Causes of Endometriosis
Unknown
Menorrhagia
abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation
Amenorrhea
an abnormal absence of menstruation
Primary Dysmenorrhea
before or during menstruation (affects at least 50% of women and not related to any other disease or malfunction of pelvic organs)
Primary Amenorrhea
failure of menses to occur by 16 years old
Menopause
gradually occurring process due to the aging of your ovaries and producing fewer hormones
Perimenopause
hormones begin to change in preparation for menopause (starts in your mid-40s but some women skip it)
Secondary Dysmenorrhea
menstrual pain caused by a specific disease or condition
Dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation (cramping)
Symptoms of TSS
sudden high fever, muscle aches, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, sunburn-like rash, sore throat, bloodshot eyes, etc.
Postmenopause
the stage of life after not having your period for 12+ months (hormones at constant low level) (increased risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, depression/mental illness)
Endometriosis
the tissue that lines the uterus is outside of the uterus
Secondary Amenorrhea
when a woman who has been having normal menstrual cycles stops getting her period for 6 months or longer