ASSIGNMENT 3: Written assessment You will be presented with a case study and some pre-set data. Using this information and the prompting questions provided, you are to submit an essay to demonstrate...

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Nursing Case Scenario
Topic 1: Reproduction
Endometrial tissue contains glandular structures relevant to Eshma’s reproductive function. Explain the role of this glandular tissue in reproductive function, including any likely changes from normal in the secretion and resultant effects for Eshma.
Glandular structures of the endometrial tissues play a vital role in the proper functioning of the reproductive system. As Eshma is pregnant, she may exhibit certain variations in her
east like massive reconstruction of
east tissue which results in the production of alveolar lobules which helps in milk secretion. These changes are due to the secretion of pregnancy hormones oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones increase the fat in the
east making them appear larger due to the accumulation of adipose tissues. Further hyperplasia of lobules occurs through the hormone progesterone. Increased levels of oestrogen stimulate the pituitary glands to secrete the hormones prolactin aiding in milk production and oxytocin aiding in the ejection of milk from the glands. These elevated hormone levels also inhibit the production of milk during pregnancy. At the termination of pregnancy and suddenly after birth, these hormones decrease in their level making provision for milk secretion for
eastfeeding. There will be changes in these glandular tissues from a proliferative to a secretory phase from the onset of pregnancy to the lactation stage (Soma-Pillay et al., 2016). Overall, the pregnancy hormones prolactin, progesterone, and oestrogen
ing about changes in the glandular tissues of Eshma’s reproductive system during gestation.
Considering Eshma and her cu
ent circumstances, describe the role of oestrogen and explain whether you expect her oestrogen levels to be different to normal. Your discussion should include the homeostatic regulation of female reproductive physiology and the relevant glands and hormones.
Oestrogen usually increases initially during pregnancy. Therefore, as Eshma is pregnant her oestrogen level will be slightly higher than normal. During pregnancy, oestrogen enhances the development of mammary glands. Higher levels of oestrogen usually result in lower back pain and pelvic discomfort due to the hormone relaxin produced during the second trimester which helps in the relaxation of muscles and joints. As a reason, Eshma may experience imbalance and instability in her body. Eshma appears pallor with dark circles around her eyes due to hyperpigmentation caused by increased hormone secretion (Motosko et al., 2017).
Female reproductive regulation is a multifaceted process. It works through the coordination of peripheral organs with the central nervous system. CNS provides a primary signal to Gonadotropin-releasing hormones (GnRH) modulating the activity of the anterior pituitary gland and regulating the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). FSH and LH induce ovulation...