Cycle Savvy
This hormone triggers ovulation.
What is Luteinizing Hormone?
**FSH = gets the egg ready.
LH = releases the egg during ovulation & also supports the corpus luteum (after ovulation) which secretes progesterone.
In oral contraceptive teaching, the mnemonic ACHES stands for what warning symptoms?
What are Abdominal pain, Chest pain, Headache, Eye problems, and Severe leg pain?
This fertility drug stimulates ovulation by blocking estrogen receptors in the hypothalamus
What is Clomid (Clomiphene citrate)?
A condition where the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin to carry adequate oxygen to tissues.
What is anemia?
The time leading up to menopause when cycles become irregular.
What is perimenopause or climacteric?
Painful menstruation or cramps.
What is dysmenorrhea?
True or False? The copper IUD is a hormonal contraceptive.
This procedure involves retrieving eggs, fertilizing them in a lab, and transferring embryos into the uterus.
What is IVF - in-vitro fertilization?
This condition occurs when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, causing pain and possible infertility.
What is endometriosis?
Hot flashes are caused by changes in these hormones.
What is estrogen?
Mid-cycle abdominal and pelvic pain.
What is mittelschmerz?
The diaphragm and the vaginal ring are what kind of contraceptive methods, respectively?
What are barrier and hormonal methods?
This disorder is characterized by multiple small follicles, high androgens, and irregular ovulation.
What is PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Uterine fibroids are also known by these two names.
What are leiomyomas or myomas?
This supports bone health by also binding with calcium.
What is vitamin D?
This type of cyst is filled with old, dark blood.
What is a chocolate cyst or endometrioma?
The only contraceptive methods that protect against STIs.
What are male and female condoms?
This drug improves insulin sensitivity, lowers androgens, and restores ovulation in women with PCOS.
What is metformin?
This is the medical term for heavy or prolonged menstruation.
What is menorrhagia?
The "umbrella" medical term that defines clots, one of the significant complications of HRT.
What is thromboembolism?
This is a standard test for STIs such as Chlamydia or gonorrhea.
What is NAAT? Nucleic Acid
Amplification Test.
Leaving barrier methods in place for extended periods may lead to this.
What is TSS - Toxic Shock Syndrome?
This blocks the blood supply to the fibroids, causing them to shrink and die.
What is UFE - uterine fibroid embolization?
This fibroid location is most linked to infertility.
What is submucosal?
This lipoprotein increases after menopause due to lowered estrogen, raising cardiovascular risk.
What is LDL - low-density lipoprotein?