Monthly Archives: August 2007
Positive or Definite, Signs of Pregnancy
The changes in the vagina, cervix, and uterus found on pelvic examination are considered only probable evidence of pregnancy, since other conditions also can cause the same changes. The earliest conclusive proof of pregnancy is the demonstration by sonography of … Continue reading
Abdominal Changes During Pregnancy
As pregnancy progresses, a woman is likely to become conscious of the gradual filling of her lower abdomen. At first she might notice that she is “losing” her waistline. Next, when her bladder is full, she may be able to … Continue reading
Follow-Up of Genetic Defects
As invasive procedures carry risks, some experts believe they are unjustified in the situation where a woman knows she will carry the pregnancy regardless of the outcome of the test. Some women and their families, however, feel that they can … Continue reading
Female Anatomy And Physiologys
The structure and Function of Female Sex Organs The reproductive organs of the female-the vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus-serve six purposes – • They provide a receptacle for the male semen. • They produce the ovum (egg cell). • … Continue reading
Fertilization or Penetration of Ovum
The essential step in the initiation of a new life is fertilization, the penetration of the ovum by a spermatozoon and the fusion of a portion of the two cells into a new single cell. From this united parent cell … Continue reading