Why is it important to study or learn about the menstrual cycle?

Explain the difference between retrospective consent and prospective consent.  Why is the difference important?

Why does menstruation occur?

After learning about the reproductive systems, how would advise a couple with following concern: "If we do not want a baby for next two years, how can we calculate the safe sex period?" She shares that her cycle is regular but not standard 28 days long cycle (so the standard explanation form different sources won't work unless you think critically)! At what time of the female cycle is she most likely to prevent fertilization of her ovulated egg? Consider the fact that her cycle is not 28 days but longer or shorter (you pick). Do males have any time (in their cycle- if any) when their gametes would not be able to fertilize the egg? In other words when can intercourse lead to least chance of pregnancy? Feel free to check with your older friends, doctors, nurses, or anyone who you feel comfortable talking about this.

What is the primary role of FSH in males?     Develop and maintain secondary sex characteristics   Initiate sperm production in the testes   Stimulate the interstitial cells to produce testosterone   Stimulate the nurse cells to produce inhibin   Influence sexual behaviors and sex drive

What are the steps for the menstrual cycle? Beginning with the Hypothalamus.

Which of the following is a false statement? G Q O With oral contraceptives, there is increased risk of coronary artery disease and stroke in smokers of all ages, but especially after age 35 O It is prudent to use contraception for one full year after the last menstrual period when one is perimenopausal O Estrogen therapy alleviates or eliminates hot flashes and may be useful short term if symptoms are debilitating O Hot flashes occur in all women during the perimenopausal years

Which phase of the sexual response cycle is characterized by increasing arousal and engorgement of the genitalia with blood?  Group of answer choices resolution plateau excitement orgasm

What causes menstruation?

The sex response is an inborn reflex. What stimuli trigger the reflex? What two physiological mechanisms (other than the brain) are responsible for the physical changes that appear during the sexual response? [Hint: One begins with “va” and the other with “my.”] Give examples of the effects of both these two physiological mechanisms.