The document summarizes key aspects of the female reproductive system:
1) It describes the three stages of labor and delivery - dilation, expulsion, and placental stages.
2) It explains menopause as the time when a woman's periods stop due to changes making her unable to get pregnant, normally occurring between ages 45-55.
3) It provides details on a total abdominal hysterectomy-bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy surgery, which is a removal of the uterus, cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, often needed for cancer or potential cancer in the uterus.
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The three stages of labor
and delivery are the
dilation stage, the
expulsion stage, and the
placental stage.
3. Dilation Stage
The first stage of labor.
Uterine muscles contract
strongly to expel the
fetus.
The cervix dilates and
thins (effacement).
4. Expulsion Stage
The second stage of
labor.
Begins when the cervix
dilates to 10 centimeters.
The head of the baby
appears first (crowning).
– Sometimes the baby’s
buttocks appears first
(breech presentation).
Ends with delivery.
5. Placental Stage
The last stage of labor.
The uterus continues to
contract.
This causes the placenta
to be expelled through
the vagina.
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The cessation of
menstruation is called
menopause.
7. Menopause
Time in a woman’s life when her periods
eventually stop.
The body goes through changes so she can no
longer get pregnant.
Normally occurs in women ages 45-55.
8. Symptoms of Menopause
Heart pounding or racing
Hot flashes & night sweats
Skin flushing
Insomnia
Decreased interest in sex
Mood swings
Urine leakage
Vaginal infections
Joint aches and pains
9. Lifestyle Changes to Reduce
Symptoms
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods.
Eat soy foods because it contains estrogen.
Get plenty of calcium and vitamin D.
Exercise regularly.
Practice slow, deep breathing.
Do Kegel exercises. They strengthen the
muscles of the vagina and pelvis.
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One of the longest terms used in medical
terminology refers to the removal of the
uterus, cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.
This term is total abdominal hysterectomy-
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
11. Total abdominal hysterectomy-
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
This surgery is needed
when there is sign of
cancer or possible
cancer in the uterus.
When everything is
removed, the intestines
will dip down to fill the
space.
A usual hospital stay is
3-5 days.
12. Total abdominal hysterectomy-
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
There are parts to recovery: physical, emotional, and
sexual.
Physical recovery includes the healing of the skin and
abdominal muscles incisions.
– This can take 6 to 8 weeks.
Emotional recovery is adjusting and accepting the fact
that you have cancer. It also means feeling comfortable
with yourself and your body after surgery.
Sexual recovery involves returning to your previous
patterns of sexual activity .