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Cytophysiologic Changes in Female Genital Tract
Cytophysiologic Changes in Female Genital Tract
Menstrual phase
• 1st- 5th day
• Erythrocyte
• Leukocytes
• Endometrial cells
Proliferative phase
• 6th-10th day
• Intermediate cells
• Leukocytes
• Histiocytes
• Endometrial cells
• Day 15-22
• Clustering and folding of cells occurs at this stage and both leukocytes
(neutrophil)and bacteria (Doderlin bacilli) are prevalent
Physiological changes of the female genital tract
There are a few phases in a women’s life which can influence the
surroundings of the cervical area and more importantly the cells which
predominates during those stages. The changes commonly occur during
phases as below:-
i) Pregnancy
iii) Menopause
Pregnancy
i) Squamous cells:
Postpartum period
During the postpartum period, there is often no evidence of estrogen
activity.
Abortion
i) Threatened abortion:
b. The risk of abortion increases with age, parity, and the number of
previous abortions.
v. Uterine myomata
Menopause
i) Estrogen