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Estrogen and progesterone The Hypothalamus is responsible for secreting gonadotropin releasing hormone During which cycle day of a typical 28 day menstrual cycle does the follicular phase occur? a. Cycle days 1-13 As the graafian follicle matures, a massive amount of estrogen i...

Estrogen and progesterone The Hypothalamus is responsible for secreting gonadotropin releasing hormone During which cycle day of a typical 28 day menstrual cycle does the follicular phase occur? a. Cycle days 1-13 As the graafian follicle matures, a massive amount of estrogen is released by the follicle which causes a luteinizing hormone surge. Approximately, what cycle day does the LH surge occur? a. Cycle day 11-13 Select all the functions of the luteinizing hormone: a. Forming the corpus luteum b. Breaking down the wall of the graafian follicle to allow for release of the ovum During what phase does the endometrium layer thicken? a. Proliferative phase What cycle day does the proliferative stage occur? a. Cycle day 7-14 Common site of fertilization a. Ampulla of the fallopian tube What stage does the corpus luteum form? a. Luteal phase ( cycle days 15-28 ) The corpus luteum secretes a. Estrogen b. Progesterone What days is the women most fertile a. Cycle days 9-16 Follicle stimulating hormone is released from the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the follicles in the ovary to mature What are not the functions of estrogen and progesterone? a. Causes hypothalamus to release GRH b. Causes the follicle to mature into a Graafian follicle Ovulation is stimulated by LH and FSH Menopause symptoms: hot flashes (vasomotor instability), mood changes, urinary incontinence Decrease estrogen is associated with menopause BBT: Test for infertility to identify ovulation timing: upon awakening, progesterone may elevate temperature Premenstrual syndrome occurs in luteal phase; resolved with period; encourage aerobic exercises PID It is mainly caused by urinary tract infections The main cause is bacterial spread from vagina and cervix to the upper gentian tract Symptoms: Lower abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, fever Suspected PID: Feeling thirsty all the time, fever, chills Phimosis Develops in uncircumcised males Increases risk for urinary tract infections Never retract the foreskin forcibly Betamethasone can be used or other topical steroids Circumcision Apply petroleum jelly each diaper change for 24 hours Care: Observe for bleeding Hypospadia Proximal displacement, penile curvature, dorsal ( lower shaft ) Exstrophy bladder Cover newborns bladder with a sterile, non adherent dressing use tegaderm Nephrotic syndrome Risk for infection due to loss of proteins in the urine to fight infections The urine will appear dark and foamy Swelling in legs, hand , face or abdomen slight proteinuria, tea colored urine, hypertension Low fat diet Cryptorchidism Seen in low birth weights orchiopexy is performed ; small incision in the groin abdominal Diabetes Type 1 diabetics: Thin, young with ketones present in urine Type 2 diabetes: insulin may be needed during times of surgery or illness Ketoacidosis leads to metabolic acidosis