Health Sciences 1001A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Anorgasmia
13 Sep 2013
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Women pee more because women have pressure on bladder form uterus. Glans highly sensitive, important component in sexual arousal. Some suggest promote cleanliness and reduce risk of urinary tract infections in newborns and risk of stis in later life. Opponents of circumcision state it is an unnecessary surgical procedure that cause pain and put baby at risk for complications: when circumcised become more sensitive because lose barrier around penis. Ovaries create estrogens and progestin: first day of period estrogen released, progestin kick in when ready to ovulate, when ovulating, cervical mucus turn more egg whitey. Adrenal glands produce androgens in males and females: ex. testosterone. Pituitary gland regulate hormone of testes, ovaries, and adrenal gland. Puberty: period of biological maturation during adolescence. Physical changes include breast development, rounding of hips and buttocks. Beginning of menstrual cycle or menarche = major landmark of puberty.
