unit 7-female notes

unit 7-female notes

Multiple Choice

What days of the menstrual cycle does ovulation typically occur?

• 1-5

• 6-12

• 13-15

• 16-28

Multiple Select

What are some factors that can cause a menstrual cycle to be irregular? Check all that apply

• Diet

• stress

• exercise

• weight loss/gain

• bad moods

Multiple Choice

What is it called when hormone production slows down and ovaries no longer release mature eggs?

• pregnancy

• menstruation

• menopause

• menses

Multiple Choice

How can you decrease the risk of toxic shock syndrome?

• Using high absorbency tampons

• Changing tampons often

Multiple Select

How do you care for the female reproductive system? Check all that apply

• self exams & regular medical checkups

• cleanliness

• abstinence

• ignoring infections

Multiple Select

What are some infections that are NOT caused by sexual behavior? Check all that apply.

• vaginitis

• trichomoniasis

• cystitis (Urinary tract infection)

• HIV

Multiple Choice

Why are self exams important?

• to check for signs of medical problems

• To know when menstrual cycles will start

• They aren't important

Multiple Choice

How often should females do self-breast exams to check for breast cancer?

• weekly

• monthly

• yearly

• never

Multiple Select

What are some things females should look for when doing a self breast exam?

• lumps

• dimpling of the skin

• redness/swelling

• changes in the nipple area

Multiple Select

What do gynecologists check for during a yearly medical check-up? Check all that apply

• cancer of the uterus/ovaries

• endometriosis

• ovarian cysts

• infertility

• anorexia