How is sex drive regulated in men? Women?

- Produced by testes in male and adrenal glands in both sexes.

- Its satisfied through physical stimulation and release w/ a partner or through masturbation.

What are the two basic responses in sexual arousal?

1. Vasocongestion: the inflow of blood to tissues in the erogenous areas.

2. Myotonia: the voluntary or involuntary muscle tension that occurs in response to sexual stimulation.

What are the 4 stages in the sexual response pattern? Briefly describe each.

1. Excitement stage (arousal)

2. Plateau Stage (before orgasm)

3. Orgasm Stage

4. Resolution Stage (back to relaxed state)

Explain orgasms and the differences that may occur from individual to individual, or male to female?

- Orgasm: Intense pleasure by contractions of penis, vagina, uterus.

- Can be influenced by physical, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and environmental factors.

How does sexual development change across the lifespan for both men and women?

- Adolescence:

Boys: voice deepens, facial hair, nocturnal emmisions.

Girls: breats develop, body fat inc., menstration.

Adulthood: menopause & vivopause (change in sexual desire in middle-aged men)

What are the paraphillias discussed in class?

- A typical sexual practices: Mental disorders,usually illegal.

- exhibitionism

-pedophilia

What are the common sexual dysfunctions for men and women?  How does the treatment differ between genders?

-Men: Pain during sex, sexual desire disorder, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorder -> testosterone and other medications.

- Females: vaginismus (painful sex), sexual arousal/ desire disorder, orgasmic dysfuntion -> testosterone replacement therapy. 

What are the different types of abortion? Why would we use each?

- Spontaneous: miscarraige

- Elective: voluntary termination: surgical and medical

What are the common causes of infertility?

- Low sperm count

- Poor sperm motility

- Obstruction of fallopian tubes

- Lack of ovulation

- Abnormalities in cervical mucus or anatomy

- Unknown causes

What are the different ways we may treat infertility?

- Surgery 

- Fertility drugs

- Intrauterirle insemination

- In vitro fertalization

What are the 7 complications related to pregnancy discusses in class?

1. STD's

2. Miscarriage

3. Preeclampsia

4. Eclampsia (Seitures & death)

5. Gestational diabetes

6. Low birth weight

7. Still birth

What are the different ways to diagnose health issues in the fetus?

- Alpha : Fetoprotein measurement 

- Ultrasound

- Chromosomal Analysis

What happens in the first trimester?

Second trimester?

Third trimester?

- Fetus gains most weight, acquires immunity

-Respiratory and digestive organs are developing

Describe the 3 stages of delivery.

1. Strong constructions & cervix completely opens.

2. Baby moves through vagina; head emerges followed by shoulders and body.

3. Contractions continue and placenta expelled