Module 3
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Module 3—The Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Reflect on the Big Picture
Update: A Fertility Case Study
Reflection on “A Fertility Case Study” shows that both Maria and Jane had specific menstrual cycle disorders. Jane was not given any specific medications, but was able to sort through her condition (amenorrhea) by understanding the menstrual cycle, getting help with her eating disorder, and reducing her stress/training schedule.
Maria’s condition of dysmenorrhea was treated by her going on a birth-control pill, which alleviated her painful menstrual cramps and kept her on a very regular menstrual cycle. She stayed on the pill for 12 years until she and José were ready to have a family.
As the women's fertility doctor, make sure you record their sexual health history. Sexual health history is needed to understand present fertility problems.
Going Beyond
There are as many differences in menstrual cycles as there are females in the world. Take some time now to do some research on common menstrual disorders such as menorrhagia, hypomenorrhea, polymenorrhea, and oligomenorrhea.
See if you can find what the difference is, specifically related to hormone control, between an estrus and a menstrual cycle.
Module 3: Lesson 8 Assignment
Submit your completed Module 3: Lesson 8 Assignment to your teacher for assessment.