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Question | Answer |
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Discuss the variations in temperature as related to ovulation. | A slight drop in temperature occurs 1 day prior to ovulation followed by a rise of .5 to 1 degree at ovulation. Temperature remains elevated for 10 – 12 days |
Describe the changes in cervical mucus associated with ovulation. | Cervical mucus is abundant, watery, clear, more alkaline, stretchy (spinnbarkeit – like and egg white), and ferning is seen under a microscope. |
What changes occur to the cervix at ovulation? | the cervical os dilates slightly, softens and rises in the vagina |
What four requirements/test results indicate that conditions are favorable for fertilization? | postcoital test- live, motile, normal sperm in cervical mucus; fallopian tubes patent; Endometrial biopsy – adequate progesterone and secretory endometrium; 2ml of semen = ¬> 20million sperm/mL, >60% normal, >50% motile |
Where does fertilization take place? | in the outer third of the fallopian tube (the ampulla) |
How long does the fertilized ovum (zygote) take to get to the uterus? | 3-4 days |
What is nidation? | the process of implantation of the zygote into the uterus |
How long does nidation take? | 7-10 days |
How long is a fertilized egg known as a zygote? | from 12-14 days after fertilization or from the time of fertilization to implantation in the uterus is achieved |
What is the time frame of the Embryo? | 3-8 weeks after fertilization |
What is a priority risk during the Embryonic stage of development? | The embryo is most susceptible to teratogens ( viruses, drugs, radiation, or infections) which can lead to major congenital abnormalities |
During what time frame in the unborn child referred to as a fetus? | 9 weeks after fertilization to term (38+ weeks) |