PCOS & Endometriosis
What does PCOS stand for?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
What is consent?
Voluntary agreement to do something or permission for something to happen.
What is Ovulation?
The release of the egg from the ovary into the oviducts.
_____ connects the placenta to your baby.
Umbilical Cord
What is the role of contractions in labour?
Muscles of uterus tightening and relaxing, helping push the baby out.
What is 1 symptom of PCOS?
Any of the following:
What is 1 physical change that occurs in both genders during puberty?
- Growth of body hair
- Pimples and acne develop
- Hormonal changes (result in changing voice etc.)
- Any other acceptable answer.
What is the name for a fertilised egg?
Zygote
What is the role of the placenta?
Life support system of the baby, providing oxygen and nutrients.
How dilated does the cervix have to be for delivery of the baby to begin?
10cm
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus.
What is the difference between harassment and flirting?
- Harassment is unwanted, persistent, creates discomfort, power imbalance.
- Flirting is mutual and consensual, with an intention to connect.
The fertilised egg divides over 3 stages until a ball of cells is formed that is called the _____?
Embryo
After 3 months, the baby is known as a _______.
Fetus (all organs and limbs developed)
What is stage 3 of labour? And roughly how long does this occur after bith?
Placenta delivery, 5-30 minutes after birth
What is a treatment method for PCOS?
There's no cure for PCOS, treated in following ways:
- Birth control medication
- Diabetes medication
- Some symptoms are reduced through lifestyle changes (diet, exercise)
- Surgery to stimulate ovulation
What are 2 social changes that occur during puberty?
- Changes in friendships.
- Desire for independence.
- Developing romantic feelings.
- Interacting with peers valued highly.
- Greater ability to interact with adults outside of family members.
After how long does implantation occur? Where does this occur?
Implantation occurs after about 7 days (a week), as the embryo implants into the lining of the uterus.
How long (mm) is the embryo after 1 month?
5mm
What happens in the recovery stage?
The uterus continues to contract, helping it return to its normal size.
What is a treatment method for endometriosis?
- Pain relief medication
- Hormonal treatments that supress ovulation.
- Surgery to remove or destroy the endometriosis.
What are 2 or more emotional changes that occur during puberty?
- Mood swings
- Worrying about looks.
- Increased emotional sensitivity.
- Feelings of uncertainty.
- Peer pressures.
- Search for identity.
- Other acceptable answers
There are the 3 stages of cell division that occur to the fertilised egg. How many cells are produced at these stages?
- First division (2 cell stage)
-2nd divison (4 cell stage)
-3rd division (16 cell stage)
Name 3 things that have happened to the embryo after two months.
- Nose, mouth, and eyes become visible
- lungs, liver, kidneys developing
-Backbone forms
-Blood cell production
What is a Caesarean section (C-section)? What are the two reasons individuals may receive a C-section?
- Incision made through stomach to deliver baby.
- The baby will be delivered early and born prematurely.
- Planned C-section to reduce pain