The Nursing Role in

Reproductive &
Sexual Health

Chapter 5
Prepared by Donna Belle Sumugat RN
MAN
CHAPTER 5
The Nursing Role in Reproductive & Sexual Health

Concepts in this chapter:

• Anatomy & physiology of the

reproductive systems
• Menstrual Cycle
• Human Sexual Response
• Sexual Health
Which part of the male reproductive system is cut in
vasectomy?
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Mammary Gland:
Cross-section of the
mammary-gland

1. Chest wall
2. Pectoralis muscles
3. Lobules    
4. Nipple
5. Areola
6. Milk duct
7. Fatty tissue
8. Skin End Fragment
Menstrual Cycle
Understanding:

The menstrual cycle is controlled by negative and positive feedback mechanisms involving ovarian and pituitary hormones.

The menstrual cycle describes recurring changes that occur within the female reproductive system to make pregnancy possible.
Each menstrual cycle lasts roughly one month
(~28 days) and begins at puberty (menarche), and
ends with menopause
  Menstrual Hormones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

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Flowchart of Hormonal Actions During Menstrual Cycle
 How to calculate ovulation
period?
To calculate expected ovulation, the nurse should
explain to the client to subtract 14 days from the
expected start date of the next menstrual cycle.

So if the last menses started on the 28th day of the

month, subtract 14 to get 14th day as the ovulation.
 A client who is attempting to conceive and menstruates
regularly every 30 days asks the nurse what is her
probable day of ovulation.
The client indicates that her last menses started on the
6th of the month. What is the best response by the nurse?
What is the typical/normal menstrual
pattern?

• The average menstrual flow is 4 to 6 days in length.

• The average cycle is 28 days.

• The average flow is 25 to 60 mL.

• The average age of onset is 12 to 14 years.

https://quizlet.com/78235999/sexuality-flash-cards/
 Can sexual relations be
continued during pregnancy?
Sexuality is much
more than your 
libido (a.k.a sex
drive).
 What are the characteristics of a sexually healthy person?
The American Sexual Health Association defines someone who is sexually healthy as possessing the following characteristics,
behaviors, and belief systems around sex and relationships:
What are the nurse’s role in helping the client
become a sexually healthy person?

• Educate the client to understand that sexuality is a

natural part of life and involves more than just sexual
behavior.
• Part of understanding sexuality is taking control of your
sexual health.
• This includes the following behaviors:
• being on top of your reproductive health (knowing your menstrual cycle,
practicing safe sex to avoid unplanned pregnancies & STIs)
• regularly getting tested for STIs if you’re sexually active
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