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