L3 Menstrual Cycle PDF

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives Learning Objectives Learning Objectives  The students are tasked to watch and analyze the video presented. After the presentation, they will do a group activity related to the video. Group Activity  GUIDE QUESTION How long does a regular mens...

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives Learning Objectives Learning Objectives  The students are tasked to watch and analyze the video presented. After the presentation, they will do a group activity related to the video. Group Activity  GUIDE QUESTION How long does a regular menstrual cycle lasts?  GUIDE QUESTION What have you noticed with the hormones involved in the menstrual cycle? How about the ovarian cycle and layer of endometrium? PHASE 2: LUTEAL PHASE Once it releases its egg, the empty follicle develops into a new structure called the corpus luteum which produces progesterone.  GUIDE QUESTION What hormonal changes trigger the transition from the follicular phase to the luteal phase? PHASE 1: FOLLICULAR PHASE When estrogen peaks, it signals the brain to release Luteinizing Hormone (LH). This triggers ovulation. PHASE 2: LUTEAL PHASE Luteinizing Hormone and Follicle Stimulating Hormone levels decrease  GUIDE QUESTION What happens to the egg during ovulation? How about its role about fertility and conception?  OVULATION At any time during the On this day, the mature egg’s journey, sperm can egg from the follicle fertilize it. If fertilization travels from the ovary does not occur during this down to the fallopian tube phase, the egg continues and into the uterus. to the uterus and dies within 6 to 24 hours.  GUIDE QUESTION How does the thickness of the uterine lining change throughout the menstrual cycle?  GUIDE QUESTION What are the common symptoms you experience before, during and after your menstrual cycle? DAYS 1 - 5 DAYS 1 - 13 DAY 14  DAY 20 - 28