Women's Reproductive Health

The prostate is a male reproductive organ, not a part of the female reproductive system.

The average menstrual cycle lasts for 28-35 days, although it can vary among individuals.

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is responsible for triggering ovulation, which is the release of an egg from the ovary.

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) are the most effective method of contraception, with a failure rate of less than 1%.

Chlamydia is a common STI that can cause infertility if left untreated.

Cervical cancer screening is recommended to start at the age of 21 years.

Progesterone is responsible for maintaining the lining of the uterus during pregnancy.

The average duration of a pregnancy is 40 weeks, calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP).

Placental Abruption is a condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the baby is born.

The recommended daily intake of folic acid for women of childbearing age is 400 mcg.

Prolactin is responsible for stimulating milk production in breastfeeding women.

Menorrhagia is the term for the condition in which a woman experiences heavy menstrual bleeding.

Amenorrhea is the condition characterized by irregular or absent menstrual periods.

Dysmenorrhea is the term for the condition in which a woman experiences painful menstrual periods.

Oligomenorrhea is the condition characterized by infrequent menstrual periods.