Physiologic Retraction Ring: An Essential Milestone in Labor

The list of relevant terms related to the keyword “physiologic retraction ring” from the given text:

– abdominal ring
– Albl’s ring
– Bandl’s ring
– benzene ring
– Cannon’s ring
– conjunctival ring
– constriction ring
– fibrous ring of heart
– halo ring
– inguinal rings
– Kayser-Fleischer ring
– pathologic retraction ring
– Schwalbe’s ring
– tympanic ring
– umbilical ring
– vascular ring

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Greater Length: Exploring the Fascinating World of Giraffes

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– Elaborating on a topic for a longer time
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Left Occipitoanterior: A Guide to Fetal Positioning and Birth

– LOA: Left Occiput Anterior. Occiput (back of the baby’s head) is on the left side of the pelvis, baby’s back is closest to the mother’s belly.
– LOP: Left Occiput Posterior. Occiput is on the left side of the pelvis, baby’s back is closest to the mother’s spine.
– LOT: Left Occiput Transverse. Occiput is on the left side of the pelvis, baby’s back is on the left side of the mother’s body.
– OA: Occiput Anterior. Occiput is in the central portion of the pelvis, baby’s back is lined up directly central on the mother’s belly.
– OP: Occiput Posterior. Occiput is in the central portion of the pelvis, baby’s back is lined up against mother’s spine.
– RMA: Right Mentum Anterior. Mentum (chin) is on the right side of the pelvis, back is closest to the mom’s belly.
– RMP: Right Mentum Posterior. Mentum is on the right side of the pelvis, back is closest to the mom’s spine.
– RMT: Right Mentum Transverse. Mentum is on the right side of the pelvis, back is on mom’s right side.
– LMA: Left Mentum Anterior. Mentum is on the left side of the pelvis, back is closest to the mom’s belly.
– LMP: Left Mentum Posterior. Mentum is on the left side of the pelvis, back is closest to the mom’s spine.
– LMT: Left Mentum Transverse. Mentum is on the left side of the pelvis, back is on mom’s left side.
– MA: Mentum Anterior. Mentum is in the central portion of the pelvis, back is directly lined up the center of mom’s abdomen.
– MP: Mentum Posterior. Mentum is in the central portion of the pelvis, back is directly lined up against mom’s spine.
– RFA: Right Frontum Anterior. Frontum (forehead) is on the right side of the pelvis, back is closest to mom’s belly.
– RFP: Right Frontum Posterior. Frontum is on the right side of the pelvis, back is closest to mom’s spine.
– Complete Breech: Baby is sitting cross-legged in the pelvis, sacrum is presenting part.
– Frank Breech: Baby is in a pike position with legs extended towards the face, sacrum is presenting part.
– Single or Double Footling Breech: Baby has one or both feet lower in the pelvis than the rest of the body.
– Kneeling Breech: Baby is kneeling, knees enter the pelvis first.
– Right sacrum anterior: Sacrum is on the right side of the pelvis, back is closest to the mother’s belly.
– Right sacrum posterior: Sacrum is on the right side of the pelvis, back is closest to the mother’s spine.
– Right sacrum transverse: Sacrum is on the right side of the pelvis, back is on the mother’s right side.
– Left sacrum anterior: Sacrum is on the left side of the pelvis, back is closest to the mother’s belly.
– Left sacrum posterior: Sacrum is on the left side of the pelvis, back is closest to the mother’s spine.
– Left sacrum transverse: Sacrum is on the left side of the pelvis, back is on the mother’s left side.
– Sacrum anterior: Sacrum is in a central portion of the pelvis, baby’s back is directly in the center of the mother’s abdomen.
– Sacrum posterior: Sacrum is in a central portion of the pelvis, baby’s back is lined up against the mother’s spine.
– Transverse position: Baby’s spine and mother’s spine make a right angle, presenting part is usually the shoulder.
– Optimal position for birth: Baby is head down and anterior, with the back close to the mother’s belly.

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Contraceptive agents: Their Types, Usage, and Effectiveness

– Etonogestrel: long-acting synthetic progestin contraceptive used in rings and implants
– Desogestrel: synthetic progestin used in contraception with ethinyl estradiol
– Megestrol acetate: progestin used orally for anorexia, weight loss, and as anticancer agent
– Levonorgestrel: progestin found in oral and IUD contraceptives, emergency contraceptives
– Medroxyprogesterone acetate: progestin used in contraception, amenorrhea, endometriosis, cancer treatment
– Norethisterone: synthetic progestin used for contraception, hormone replacement therapy, endometriosis
– Ethynodiol diacetate: oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy
– Mifepristone: cortisol receptor blocker used for Cushing’s syndrome and pregnancy termination
– Norgestimate: progesterone used as contraceptive and acne treatment
– Dienogest: oral progestin used for endometriosis treatment and contraception
– Norgestrienone: not annotated
– Estradiol cypionate: estradiol prodrug used for vasomotor symptoms and hypoestrogenisms
– Ormeloxifene: selective estrogen receptor modulator used as non-hormonal contraceptive
– Diethylstilbestrol: used in prostate cancer treatment and prevention of miscarriage
– Cyproterone acetate: used with ethinyl estradiol for severe acne and androgenization symptoms
– Drospirenone: progestin used in oral contraceptive pills
– Hydroxyprogesterone caproate: synthetic progestin to prevent preterm births in women with previous history
– Nomegestrol acetate: used in oral contraceptives, menopausal hormone therapy, treatment of gynecological disorders
– Quingestanol: no annotations or information provided
– Ethinylestradiol: used as a contraceptive
– Ulipristal: selective progesterone receptor modulator used for emergency contraception
– Estradiol valerate: prodrug used for menopause symptoms, hypoestrogenism, prostate cancer treatment, endometriosis, contraception
– Mestranol: synthetic estradiol used in oral contraceptive pills
– Demegestone: progesterone receptor agonist previously used for luteal insufficiency
– Segesterone acetate: hormonal contraceptive to prevent pregnancy
– Norethindrone enanthate: synthetic progestogen used for contraceptive therapy
– Algestone acetophenide: progestin used as an injectable contraceptive in combination with an estrogen
– Chlormadinone acetate: progestin used in combination with an estrogen for birth control
– Ifidancitinib: under investigation for the treatment of atopic dermatitis

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Congenital absence of vagina: Causes, Treatment, and Support

– Congenital absence of vagina
– Vaginal agenesis
– Diagnosis and treatment options for vaginal agenesis
– External and internal exams for vaginal agenesis diagnosis
– Ultrasounds and MRIs for vaginal agenesis diagnosis
– Karyotyping for identifying genetic causes of vaginal agenesis
– Delayed treatment for vaginal agenesis
– Patient’s choice in timing and readiness for treatment
– Creating a vagina with vaginal dilators
– American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ recommendation of vaginal dilators
– Frequency, consistency, and pressure in dilation for successful treatment
– Normal orgasmic function in vaginal agenesis
– Natural or assisted lubrication in vaginal agenesis
– Anomalies of the Reproductive Tract medical center
– Specialization in treating females with vaginal agenesis
– Multidisciplinary team at the medical center
– Testing, treatment, counseling, and follow-up services at the medical center
– Center for Young Women’s Health (CYWH)
– Combination of Gynecology and Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine divisions at CYWH
– Empowering young women through programs, resources, and services at CYWH
– Team approach with doctors, nurses, and social workers at CYWH
– Accurate diagnoses and exceptional care at CYWH
– Vaginal dilators as the first choice of treatment for vaginal agenesis
– Use of dilators twice a day for 15 to 20 minutes
– Success rate of vaginal dilatation dependent on consistent and frequent use
– No impact on orgasmic function or lubrication in vaginal agenesis
– Water-based lubricant for intercourse if necessary
– CYWH’s focus on addressing physical and emotional effects of vaginal agenesis
– Provision of up-to-date information on gynecology, sexuality and health, development, fitness and nutrition, and emotional health at CYWH.

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