Question

6. Explain the Billings method of predicting ovulation. 7. The acronym ACHES helps a woman recall what warning signs when taking oral contraceptives? 8. Name three unreliable contraceptive methods. 9. What are the male factors that affect fertility? 10. What are uterine fibroids and how are they treated? The Term Newborn 1. Describe the condition referred to as head lag. 2. Explain the Algo hearing screening test.

Answer 1

6).

The Billing’s method or the cervical mucus changes assessment method for predicting the ovulation involves change in the physical characteristics of the cervical mucus during the menstrual cycle in response to the change in estrogen and progesterone concentrations. The general changes observed during the menstrual cycle are given below:

Follicular phase: Mucus is thick, sticky (not favorable for sperm movement)

Ovulation: The mucus is less viscous or more watery, stretchable, appears clear, favors sperm movement

Luteal phase: Music’s is thick and sticky