GEN&WS 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Progestin, Dysmenorrhea, Pelvic Pain
21 Nov 2016
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Only 10-15% of menstrual cycles exactly 28 days. Follicular phase varies the most is length (not the same in all bodes) Luteal phase is much more similar across bodies (about 14 days) Folks often don"t know about their cycles except general length. In a typical 28 day cycle, ovulation happens around day 14. 22 day cycles ; day 8 (28-14= length of luteal phase) 44 day cycles : day 30 (44-14) 1-2x per year, most 20-30 year olds menstruating folks have an anovulatory cycle. The absence of education and a luteal phase. Basal body temperature (bbt chart presented on exam, make sure you understand) Rises after ovulation (roughly 0. 4 degrees f) and continues at higher levels until menstruation. Temp. increase caused by increase in progesterone. Relative presence of progesterone results in relative increase in body temperature. Glands in cerbis secrete fluid throughout menstrual cycle. Glands respond to changing levels of estrogen and lh.
