01:377:225 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Sexually Transmitted Infection, Pituitary Gland, Safe Sex
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Symptoms mood changes, anxiety, irritability, forgetfulness, digestive symptoms, hot flashes, insomnia, water retention. Treatment diuretics, relaxation, circadian rhythm adjustment, ssris, yaz, calcium and vitamin d. High fever, rash (peeling of skin), dizziness, very low blood pressure. Iv immunelobulin: dysmenorrhea (mentural cramps, caused by overproduction of prostaglandins, symptoms include: abdominal cramps and pain, leg and back pain, diarrhea, tension, Absence of menstruation for 3 or more consecutive months. Stress fractures: premenstrual dysmorphic disorder, not related to pms. Symptoms depression during last week of menstrual cycle. First sexual experience most often between ages of 15 and 17. Friends with benefits (45-50% in previous 12 months) Average frequency of sex is once a week. Frequency of sex decreases with education level: sexual diversity. Sexual, emotional, or social attraction to member of same sex. May vary across life span: gender spectrum. Transgender community includes individuals whose behaviors do not conform to commonly understood gender norms.