PCOS & Endometriosis
Consent, Respectful Relationships & managing changes in puberty
Fertilisation & Implantation
Early Life Stages
Later Life Stages
100

What does PCOS stand for?

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

100

What is consent? 

Voluntary agreement to do something or permission for something to happen.

100

What is Ovulation?

The release of the egg from the ovary into the oviducts.

100

_____ connects the placenta to your baby.

Umbilical Cord

100

What is the role of contractions in labour?

Muscles of uterus tightening and relaxing, helping push the baby out.

200

What is 1 symptom of PCOS?

Any of the following:

  • irregular or no periods.
  • excessive hair (hirsutism) on the face or body.
  • skin conditions .
  • hair loss (alopecia)
  • reduced fertility.
  • Sleep and weight issues.
  • Mental health can be impacted
200

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.

200

What is the name for a fertilised egg?

Zygote

200

What is the role of the placenta?

Life support system of the baby, providing oxygen and nutrients. 

200

How dilated does the cervix have to be for delivery of the baby to begin?

10cm

300

What is Endometriosis? 

Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus.  

300

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.

300

The fertilised egg divides over 3 stages until a ball of cells is formed that is called the _____?

Embryo

300

After 3 months, the baby is known as a _______.

Fetus (all organs and limbs developed)

300

What is stage 3 of labour? And roughly how long does this occur after bith?

Placenta delivery, 5-30 minutes after birth

400

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


400

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.

400

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.

400

How long (mm) is the embryo after 1 month?

5mm

400

What happens in the recovery stage?

The uterus continues to contract, helping it return to its normal size.

500

What is a treatment method for endometriosis?

- Pain relief medication

- Hormonal treatments that supress ovulation.

- Surgery to remove or destroy the endometriosis.

500

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

500

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)

500

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

500

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