Birth Control
This brand of IUD contains no hormones and can be used as emergency contraception.
Paragard copper IUD
This is a dark line that forms on the abdomen from the navel to the symphisis pubis.
Linea nigra
What makes STIs so dangerous in females?
They are often asymptomatic or "silent".
Average length of the menstrual cycle.
28 days
This stage of development lasts from day 15 to 8 weeks and is the period of organogenesis.
The embryonic stage
This is a common side effect of using Depo-Provera
Loss of bone mineral density
This is also known as the "mask of pregnancy".
Chloasma or Melasma
The drug of choice for treatment of syphilis.
Penicillin
It is also the ONLY drug for treatment of syphilis that is safe to use in pregnancy
This is the name describing the first menstrual period.
Menarche
The name of the first cell of the new unique individual that is formed at conception.
Zygote
Leaving a diaphragm inside for too long can result in this illness.
Toxic shock syndrome
These are pinkish marks that can form over the abdomen, hips and breasts.
Striae gravidarum or stretch marks
Harmless bacteria to adults that should be treated with antibiotics during labor; can cause serious illness in a newborn if exposed during vaginal delivery.
GBS
group B streptococcus
Use of heat and limiting salty and fatty foods can help with this, which is the pain and cramping experienced during menstruation.
Dysmenorrhea
This body system is completely developed and fully functional by the end of the 8th gestational week.
cardiovascular system
Diaphragms, cervical caps and sponges are all ______ methods of birth control.
Barrier
This is an excessive production of saliva.
Ptyalism
These two STIs must be reported to the health department
Gonorrhea and syphilis
This occurs about midway through the menstrual cycle
Ovulation
Presence of this substance is necessary for successful fetal respiration
Surfactant
Fetal lung maturity is determined based on its presence. It can be given exogenously following preterm birth.
A common side effect of transdermal patch contraception.
Local skin irritation
Increase in the lumbosacral curve due to center of gravity changes as pregnancy progresses
Lordosis
This infection involves the uterine tubes, the uterus and occasionally the ovaries and peritoneal surfaces.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
This event marks the beginning of the menstrual cycle each month.
Onset of vaginal bleeding.
A term pregnancy is a pregnancy that has acheived this length of gestation.
At least 37 weeks gestation.