Introduction Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys the thin inner layer of the lining of the uterus (endometrium). This procedure may be done: To stop heavy periods. To stop bleeding that is causing anemia. To control irregular bleeding. To treat bleeding caused by small tumors (fibroids) in the endometrium. This procedure is often an alternative to major surgery‚ such as removal of the uterus and cervix (hysterectomy). As a result of this procedure: You may not be able to have children. However
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Review operative procedures Review surgical procedures for each system Review provider specialties and specialists Know anatomy and physiology of each system Know the positions of the uterus Retroversion: Turned backward with the cervix pointing forward toward the symphysis pubis. Retroflexion: Bent backward at an angle with the cervix usually unchanged fromits normal position. Anteversion: Fundus turned forward toward the pubis with the cervix tilted up toward the sacrum. Know
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include decidual hemorrhage‚ (eg‚ abruption‚ mechanical factors such as uterine overdistension from multiple gestation or polyhydramnios)‚ cervical incompetence (eg‚ trauma‚ cone biopsy)‚ uterine distortion (eg‚ müllerian duct abnormalities‚ fibroid uterus)‚ cervical inflammation (eg‚ resulting from bacterial vaginosis [BV]‚ trichomonas)‚ maternal inflammation/fever (eg‚ urinary tract infection)‚ hormonal changes (eg‚ mediated by maternal or fetal stress)‚ and uteroplacental insufficiency (eg‚
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I enjoy researching and learning more about the muscular and reproductive systems it is interesting to learn how they actually work together in our body to help us perform daily tasks in life. I especially enjoy the muscular system‚ I am a physical fit person‚ I enjoy daily exercise and keeping myself healthy and in shape therefore learning more about the muscular system is very interesting. The reproductive system is another wonderful system to study and learn about‚ it is a great part of human
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Leiomyomas Leiomyoma’s‚ also called myomas‚ or uterine fibroid these are benign tumor‚ which develop from smooth muscle cell in the myometrium. Leiomymas also called fibromyomas‚ or myomas‚ uterine fibroids have an increased risk of uterine cancer and does not develop into cancer. The 70% to 80% of women have uterine fibroids sometime during their lives‚ and it remain small and asymptomatic. It is common among women ages 30 to 50 years but not common in women with menopause. (Huether & McCance‚ 2012)
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for "intrauterine device." IUDs are small‚ "T-shaped" contraceptive devices made of flexible plastic. IUDs are available by prescription only. A woman and her clinician decide which is the right type for her‚ and the clinician inserts it in her uterus to prevent pregnancy. Two types are now available in the U.S.: ParaGard (Copper T 380A) contains copper and can be left in place for 12 years Mirena continuously releases a small amount of the hormone progestin‚ and is effective for five
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Table of Contents Topic: | Page number: | Authors note and Introduction | 1 | Fertilization | 2 | Conception | 3 | What not to do when pregnant | 4 | Preparation before baby | 5 | Pregnancy stages | 6 | Going into labor and giving birth | 7 | How to deal with a newborn | 8 | Expenses towards newborn babies | 9 | Parenting styles | 10 | Types of families | 11 | What’s next | 12 | Authors note and Introduction Everybody asks about babies‚ and there is so many things
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moved down into the uterus‚ though there is a higher chance of miscarriage as the lining of the womb may continue to shed. The external female reproduction features have two functions; to allow insemination and to also protect against infection and injury. These structures include; the labia majora‚ which contains glands that produce sweat‚ the labia minora which surrounds the opening of the vagina and urethra‚ bartholin’s glands which are just behind the vaginal
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develops from the paramesonephric duct due to the absence of testosterone and millerianmesonephric duct that degenerates while the labria minora and labioscratal folds from the labria majora. The paramesonephric duct develops into the uterine tubes uterus and vagina with millerianmesonephric duct. [ (Saladin‚ 2007) ] The primary sex organs for the female is the ovaries which are also know as female gonads. The ovaries are responsible for producing egg cells and sex hormones. With their almond-shape
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into bundles or sheets‚ response to stimuli‚ characteristics of innovation‚ and function. Smooth muscle is responsible for the contractility of hollow organs‚ such as blood vessels‚ the gastrointestinal tract‚ the bladder and the uterus. Specifically in the uterus‚ regulation of smooth muscle contraction is under the influence of an octapeptide known as oxytocin. Oxytocin is released through a mechanism called the "Ferguson reflex" during pregnancy (Rang et. al‚ 2003). These are impulses
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