SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Nursing Department

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING 2 (CLINICAL AREA)

Name: ________________________________________ Group: _____ Date:________

Provide a brief answer on the following questions.

1. Describe three physiologic functions that supress ovulation when the “the pill” is used as a
method of contraception?

2. Describe how the “minipill” differs from the traditional oral contraceptives.

3. Discuss the use of IUD, spermicides, and condoms as a method of reproductive life
planning.

4. What are the common treatments for menstrual irregularities?

5. How will you justify the role of nurses in promoting family planning?

Define the following:

1. Dyspareunia
2. Vaginismus
3. Premature ejaculation
4. Aspermia
5. Andrenarche
6. Menorrhagia
7. Metrorrhagia
8. Gynecomastia
9. Thelarche
10. Culdoscopy