Self-Care
Anatomy
Phases
Hormones/Emotions
100
Why is it important to wash your hands?
To reduce infection,
to clean hands
to not spread bacteria
100
What is organ is this?
Uterus/womb
100
On average, how long is the bleeding phase of the menstrual cycle?
Average of 5 days (3 - 7 days)
100
Identify 3 emotions women experience during the menstrual cycle.
Sadness, Anger, Irritable, Pensive, Calm, Moody
Discomfort, Quiet
200
Give 3 occasions when you should wash your hands?
Before and After changing my pads
Before and after I use the toilet
Before and after I eat/cook
When they are dirty/sweaty/soiled
To keep them clean
200
Identify the ovaries.
200
What is the average length of the menstrual cycle?
28 days
200
What are the two main hormones involved in menstruation?
1. Oestrogen/Estrogen
2. Progesterone
300
What are these?
These are disposable sanitary pads/napkins
300
Is the cervix a part of the female reproductive system?
Yes.
300
During what phase of the menstrual cycle is the egg released from the ovaries?
Ovulation (during days 13 - 15)
300
During the menstrual cycle, the hormone which triggers the thickening of the uterine lining is called?
Oestrogen
400
True or False: I can dispose or flush my sanitary pads in the toilet or in the bin.
False
400
During the menstrual cycle, the hormone Oestrogen triggers the thickening of which part of the uterus?
The uterine lining.
400
A. At what stage of the menstrual cycle does the egg mature?
B. During which days does the egg mature?
A. Follicular Phase
B. 0 - 13 days
400
This term describes the physical and emotional symptoms before menstruation.
PMS - Pre-Menstrual Syndrome
500
Identify 4 things you may need in your feminine hygiene pack/kit
1. sanitary pads/napkins
2. Wipes/Toilet
3. Hand Sanitizer/Soap
4. A disposal bag
5. An extra pair of underwear
6. Painkillers
7. A mirror
500
Identify the emdometrium.
500
The four main phases of the menstrual cycle are?
1. Menstrual cycle phase
2. Follicular phase
3. Ovulation phase
4. Luteal phase
500
What do we call a painful menstruation?
Dysmenorrhea.