The Ovarian Cycle
What are the three phases in the ovarian cycle?
The follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal phase.
Name the three phases in the Uterine cycle
Menstruation, Proliferative phase, and the secretory phase
How long is a typical menstual cycle?
28 days
What is an ectopic pregnancy in your own words?
When the fetus is growing in the fallopian tubes instead of the uterus
How long does the ovulation phase last?
1 day
During what phase is the corpus luteum formed?
The luteal phase
Which phase comes first in the Uterine cycle, the secretory phase or the proliferative phase?
The Proliferative phase comes first
What is menstruation? (simple)
Is an ectopic pregnancy life threatening in all locations? Why
yes because it can cause whatever structure to rupture
Which phase occurs first, the follicular phase or the secretory phase?
The follicular phase occurs first as it is before ovulation and the secretory phase is after ovulation.
Name three hormones associated with the ovarian cycle
Three of: LSH, LH, estrogen or progesterone
When does the Proliferative phase occur?
It occurs from the end of the period until ovulation
What is the role of progesterone in menstruation.
thickens the lining of the uterus and also creates a habitable environment for a fertilized egg.
Do all ectopic pregnancies need to be terminated? Why
yes because the pregnancy cannot survive outside of the uterus
What would happen if someone did not have an working ovarian cycle and what hormone can help regulate it?
It leads to infertility and estrogen can help regulate it
What is the most important phase in the Ovarian cycle?
During menstruation because it is constantly shedding
What does LH stand for?
Luteinizing hormone
Why is the egg non-viable in an ectopic pregnancy?
it can’t get the same blood supply or support that it would get if growing in the womb.
How many eggs is a female born with and how many will she ovulate during her life span?
A female is born with 1-2 million eggs and will only ovulate 500 in their life span
What does LSH stand for and where is it secreted from?
LSH stands for follicle stimulating hormone and it is secreted from the anterior pituitary gland
Name one function of estrogen in the Uterine cycle
- Estrogen will cause the uterine lining to grow
- Estrogen will cause the uterus to secrete thinner mucus
Which gland produces the hormones associated with the menstrual cycle?
The pituitary gland
Medication will not work and surgery is required to not only terminate the pregnancy, but save the mothers life.
If a female gets their menstrual cycle every month for 39 years and 5 months, how many periods total do they have in their life span. (no calculators allowed)
473 periods total