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What happens to the vaginal rugae after the third week?
What happens to the vaginal rugae after the third week?
- They remain unchanged in size and prominence.
- They become more prominent than before.
- They disappear completely.
- They begin to reappear but are less prominent than before. (correct)
What happens to the hymen after delivery?
What happens to the hymen after delivery?
- It is represented by several small tags of tissue, which scar to form the myrtiform caruncles. (correct)
- It regains its nulliparous dimensions.
- It disappears completely.
- It becomes more elastic than before.
What causes the proliferation of vaginal epithelium by 4 to 6 weeks?
What causes the proliferation of vaginal epithelium by 4 to 6 weeks?
- Prolactin production by the pituitary gland.
- Resumed ovarian estrogen production. (correct)
- Testosterone surge after delivery.
- Increased progesterone levels.
What may result in vaginal outlet relaxation after delivery?
What may result in vaginal outlet relaxation after delivery?
What predisposes to urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse after parturition?
What predisposes to urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse after parturition?
What happens to the caliber of pelvic vessels after delivery?
What happens to the caliber of pelvic vessels after delivery?
What happens to larger blood vessels within the puerperal uterus after delivery?
What happens to larger blood vessels within the puerperal uterus after delivery?
What may happen to the margin of the dilated cervix during labor?
What may happen to the margin of the dilated cervix during labor?
"is condition is discussed in detail in which chapter?
"is condition is discussed in detail in which chapter?
What happens to the birth canal and vagina after delivery?
What happens to the birth canal and vagina after delivery?
What happens to the pelvic vessels after delivery?
What happens to the pelvic vessels after delivery?
What happens to the larger blood vessels within the puerperal uterus after delivery?
What happens to the larger blood vessels within the puerperal uterus after delivery?
What may result in vaginal outlet relaxation after delivery?
What may result in vaginal outlet relaxation after delivery?
What represents the hymen after delivery?
What represents the hymen after delivery?
What happens to the margin of the dilated cervix during labor?
What happens to the margin of the dilated cervix during labor?
What is the role of ovarian estrogen production in vaginal epithelium proliferation?
What is the role of ovarian estrogen production in vaginal epithelium proliferation?
What happens to the myrtiform caruncles after delivery?
What happens to the myrtiform caruncles after delivery?
What may be inevitable as a result of parturition?
What may be inevitable as a result of parturition?
"What causes the massively increased uterine blood flow necessary to maintain pregnancy?"
"What causes the massively increased uterine blood flow necessary to maintain pregnancy?"
