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By the end of this lesson, you should be able to: Trace the hypothalamic–pituitary–ovarian axis from pulsatile GnRH release to follicular development, ovulation, corpus luteum f...
NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to: - Trace the hypothalamic–pituitary–ovarian axis from pulsatile GnRH release to follicular development, ovulation, corpus luteum function, and feedback control. - Explain why pulse frequency and feedback direction change across the menstrual cycle. - Link the mechanisms of combined, progestin-only, intrauterine, implant, and emergency contraceptive methods to their clinical use. - Recognize when estrogen-containing contraception presents unacceptable thrombotic or cardiovascular risk. - Apply Canadian method-selection, medication-safety, emergency-contraception, pain-management, and follow-up principles to nursing assessment and teaching.
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