progress of a pregnancy. The uterine cavity refers to thefundus of the uterus and the body of the uterus.Helping support the uterus are ligaments that attach from the body of the uterus to the pelvic wall and abdominal wall. During pregnancy the ligaments prolapse due to the growinguterus‚ but retract after childbirth. In some cases after menopause‚ they may lose elasticity anduterine prolapse may occur. This can be fixed with surgery.Some problems of the uterus include uterine fibroids‚ pelvic pain (includingendometriosis
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functions with estrogen by promoting menstrual cycle changes in the endometrium. Fallopian tubes The uterine or fallopian form the initial part of the duct system. They receive the ovulated oocyte and provide the site where fertilization can occur. Each of the uterine tubes is about 10 cm long and extends medially from an ovary to empty into the superior region of the uterus. Like the ovaries‚ the uterine tubes are enclosed and supported by the broad ligament. The
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These stages are defined by their stage of labor. There are three stages of birth. The first stage begins with regular uterine contractions and ends with complete cervical dilatation at 10 cm. In Friedman’s landmark studies of 500 births‚ he subdivided the first stage into an early latent phase and an ensuing active phase. The latent phase begins with mild‚ irregular uterine contractions that soften and shorten the cervix. The contractions become progressively more rhythmic and stronger. This is
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Vertebrate Biology Essay Conversion Programme in the Natural Sciences Dr. Colin Stolkin & Professor P.B Gahan The Vertebrate Endocrine System in specific reference to their role in Human Menstruation‚ Ovarian and Uterine cycles Rio Summers April 2009 Word Count: 2693 The vertebrate endocrine system can be best explained as an internal body system collecting multiple organs and glands that produce and regulate hormone secretion into the bloodstream in order to control the many functions of the
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RN 1. RN EXIT V- 5 FALL 2008 1. COMMUNITY HLTH – CARDIOVASCULAR – CV DISEASE AFRICAN AMERICAN =Set up a clinic for cardiovascular diet‚ 2. COMMUNITY HLTH / FUNDAMENTALS / PROFESSIONAL ISSUES – BASIC NURSING SKILLS / SAFETY / LEGAL / ETHICAL – OSHA MANDATES 3. COMMUNITY HLTH / MEDICAL SURGICAL – MUSCULOSKELETAL – OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION=exercise‚ increase vit D calcium‚ roller skating and roller blading COMMUNITY HLTH / MEDICAL SURGICAL – NEUROLOGICAL / PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
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Post Partum Haemorrhage (PPH) Introduction: Post partum haemorrhage (PPH) is an obstetrical emergency that can follow vaginal or cesarean delivery. It is a major cause of maternal morbidity and one of the top three causes of maternal mortality in both high and low per capital income countries‚ although the absolute risk of death in much lower in high income countries (1 in 100‚000 versus 1 in 1000 births in low income countries). Furthermore‚ hemorrhage is the leading cause of admission of
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anatomy and physiology of female reproduction and how this acts to enhance or inhibit performance. Female Reproductive Tract General Parts and Support The female reproductive tract is composed of paired right and left ovaries‚ oviducts‚ and uterine horns. It contains only a single cervix‚ vagina and vulva (external genitalia). Collectively‚ these structures are supported by the broad ligament and hang loosely suspended below the rectum in the both pelvic canal and lower abdomen. The broad ligament
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Sperm move to the uterine tube through uterine contractions and the energy of their own flagella. What other factor is involved in sperm movement? Selected Answer: reverse peristalsis of the uterus and uterine tubes Answers: the cilia on the apex of the cells lining the endometrium the increased temperature in the vagina‚ which stimulates sperm motility hormonal attraction to the ova reverse peristalsis of the uterus and uterine tubes Question
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Topic : The effects of legalizing abortion. The World Health Organization ( WHO ) estimates that there are 42 million abortions worldwide each year‚ and 20 million of these are illegal. According to WHO‚ “unsafe” abortion causes about 65‚000 to 70‚000 maternal death each year‚99percent of which take place in the developing world. What is abortion ? An abortion is the removal of an embryo of foetus from the uterus which causes it to die. Therefore‚ legalized abortion actually leads
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MSc in Cardiology 2010-2011-CVSM 5001 Basic Cardiology (28 Dec 2010) Objectives of this Lecture Termination of Pregnancy: Ethical and Practical Consideration Tam‚ Wing Hung Associate Professor Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology CUHK 1. Importance of pre‐conceptional counselling for patients with cardiac disease 2. Conditions for TOP 3. Legal aspect of TOP 4. Methods of TOP 5. Risk of TOP: specific to cardiac patient 6. An example of cardiomyopathy Physiological Changes • Increase in the intravascular volume
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