NR507 COMPLETE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE Johns Hopkins University

NR507 COMPLETE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE Johns Hopkins University (nursing) Laatste update van het document:   geleden

Endometrial cycle and occurrence of ovulation Manifestation of female reproductive functioning is menstrual bleeding, which starts with menarche (1st period) and ends with menopause (cessation of menstrual flow for 1 year). Average age of menarche is 12 with a range of 9-17. Appears to be r/t body weight, especially body fat ratio. At first cycles are anovulatory and vary from 10-60 days or >. Then in adulthood range form 25-35 days. Length varies considerably. Cycle and regular ovulation a...