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Menstrual cycle and its phase Hello students and friends, today we are going to learn what is the menstrual cycle, its phase, symptoms, complications, and how the uterine changes occur. So, let's start with what is puberty? Puberty is the stage of life when childhood converts into adulthood. At this stage of life, the body will grow faster than at any other time. Development of secondary sexual characteristics. Male: 12-16 years Female: 10-16 years. There are five signs of puberty, given by Thanners and Marshal(scientists)- Thelarchae- Development of breast Adrenarche- Development of axillary hair(underarm hair) Pubarchae- Pubic hair Increase in height Menarche- In girls starting of the menstrual cycle(1st menses). There are 2 types of puberty- Precocious- there is the development of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 10 years. Delayed- puberty comes after the age of 16 years. What is the menstrual cycle? In the female reproductive system, natural changes occur in a...

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Menstrual cycle and its phase

Menstrual cycle and its phase Hello students and friends, today we are going to learn what is the menstrual cycle, its phase, symptoms, complications, and how the uterine changes occur. So, let's start with what is puberty? Puberty is the stage of life when childhood converts into adulthood. At this stage of life, the body will grow faster than at any other time. Development of secondary sexual characteristics. Male: 12-16 years Female: 10-16 years. There are five signs of puberty, given by Thanners and Marshal(scientists)- Thelarchae- Development of breast Adrenarche- Development of axillary hair(underarm hair) Pubarchae- Pubic hair Increase in height Menarche- In girls starting of the menstrual cycle(1st menses). There are 2 types of puberty- Precocious- there is the development of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 10 years. Delayed- puberty comes after the age of 16 years. What is the menstrual cycle? In the female reproductive system, natural changes occur in a...

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Pericarditis and its treatment

Pericarditis and its treatment Hello students and friends, today we are going to learn what is pericarditis. For understanding better about pericarditis, firstly let's discuss pericardium. The pericardium is the heart covering which has 2 layers: Parietal layer: also called as parietal pericardium; outer layer. Visceral layer: also called as epicardium; inner layer. These layers are separated by a pericardial cavity. It contains 15-50 ml of an ultrafiltrate of plasma. So, this is a brief explanation of pericardium, now let us discuss pericarditis. Pericarditis is the condition in which inflammation of the pericardium occurs. It is classified into 3 types: Acute- less than 3 weeks. Sub-acute- 6 weeks to 6 months. Chronic- more than 6 months. CAUSES Most commonly caused by echovirus or coxsackievirus . It is most commonly caused by viruses like echovirus or coxsackievirus & less frequently by influenza or HIV infections. Bacteria can also lead to bacterial pericarditis(also c/d...