you had sex Watson. That is a no brainer‚ but in all actuality that is not the extent of the answer. How do we become pregnant? What happens in order for that miracle we call life to be created? The egg develops during the first phase of the Menstrual Cycle. This first phase is called the Proliferative Phase. This phase begins at the end of your menstruation and last about 9 to 10 days during the average 28-day cycle. The ovaries then prepare for the ovulation within a phase called the preovulatory
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Psychology – Adolescence and Adulthood Adolescence – a transition period from childhood to adult hood‚ extending from puberty to adulthood Physical Development 1) Puberty: a period of sexual maturation during which one first becomes capable of reproducing a) Primary Sex Organs develop * Body structures that make sexual reproduction possible‚ e.g. ovaries‚ testes‚ penis b) Secondary Sex Organs develop * Non-reproductive sexual characteristics‚ e.g. enlarged breasts‚ hips‚ facial
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own well being. The doctor offers Amber the options of abortion and adoption‚ and then the heart beat will be heard. It is unclear what Amber’s choice is in the end. 1. What are the hormonal and physical changes that occurred in Amber’s normal menstrual cycle before she became pregnant? Prior to Amber’s pregnancy she went through a normal ovarian cycle. It is stated throughout her story that she is very irregular with her cycle‚ most women do not have regular cycles until after three years since
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Essay #1 Christian women during the Greco-Roman period‚ according to the church fathers‚ were allowed few privileges. Women were thought of as being subordinate to men and therefore the men should have all the leadership roles‚ rights and responsibilities within the church‚ since they believed women were incapable of handling such a task. According to the newest Revised Standard translation‚ it was written “women should be silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak‚ but should
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MIDDLE AGE Characteristics of Middle Age 1. Middle age is a dreaded period * It is categorized that‚ next to old age. It is the most dreaded period in the total life span and the one adult will not admit that they have reached until the calendar. 2. Middle age is a time of transition * Just puberty is a time of transition from childhood to adolescence and then to adulthood‚ so middle age is a time when men and women leave behind the physical and behavioral characteristics of adulthood
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Suggestions For Having A Relaxing Pregnancy By authors asa May 13‚ 2012 Being pregnant is a wonderful period of life. You can do many things to assure you and the baby are as healthy and happy as possible. When you keep your own body healthy‚ it can also help ensure that your baby develops healthily as well. The advice given in this article will help you boost your health while you are pregnant. Keep a journal throughout your pregnancy. A terrific‚ meaningful gift for any child is a journal written
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Conception Conception is the process of becoming pregnant. Most women ovulate each month this is when an egg is released by the ovaries. For women with a 28-day menstrual cycle‚ ovulation typically occurs on day 14. During intercourse the man will ejaculate and sperm will be passed from the testicles via the penis into the woman’s vagina. If a sperm meets the egg‚ fertilisation may occur. During a male ejaculation‚ there are anywhere between 60 million and 500 million sperm that have a
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inserted up to 7 days post-coitus; more effective than ECP or MECM‚ reducing risk of pregnancy post-coitus by >99%. Indications Reproductive-aged women who have had unprotected sexual intercourse within 72 hours of presentation independent of menstrual cycle For emergency use only. Contraindications No absolute contraindications – this is because exposure to high dose ofhormones is short-lived C/I in those who have confirmed pregnancy; however‚ if pregnant mother takes the pill‚ there is
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Amy McCrady 4/29/2014 E. Hormones 1. Suzie’s doctor suspects amenorrhea. Explain how a low estrogen level leads to
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The physician requests you to provide the information sheets to the patient and review them with her. How do you approach this patient-teaching opportunity? 4. ENDOMETRIOSIS A young female patient has been complaining of intolerable menstrual cramps and other pelvic pain. The diagnosis of endometriosis has been made. The physician has written instructions for this condition. You are instructed to provide the patient with the printed material and review it with her. How do you approach
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