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1000ft View Women's Health Flashcards

1
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What structure most commonly is damaged (fractured) during childbirth due to it being an anatomic ring?

A

Pubic symphysis

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2
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What is the difference between a male and female pelvis?

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Female pelvis bones are lighter, thinner and cavity is wide and shallow

Coccyx is more flexible in women

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3
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What is the mons and it’s function?

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Fatty mount anterior to pubic bone

*cushion during intercourse and secretes pheromones

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4
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What structures does the labia protect?

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Urethra and vaginal openings

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5
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What are within the vestibule of the vagina?

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Urethra, vestibular gland and external vaginal orifice

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6
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What branch of the nervous system innervates the Bartholin glands?

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Parasympathetic nervous system and is stimulated during times of arousal

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7
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The release of what substances causes tissues to become erect?

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Acetylcholine and nitric oxide

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8
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Where are the afferent fibers via the sensory ganglia that supply the vagina located?

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S2-S4

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9
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What type of tissue makes up the cervix?

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Primarily fibrous tissue, contains less muscle tone than uterus

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10
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What position does the uterus typically lay?

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Typically sits in anteverted position laying over the bladder

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11
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What layer is involved in monthly menses and is shed?

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Endometrium

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12
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What ligament supports the uterus posterior and inferiorly?

A

Round ligament

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13
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What ligament attaches the uterus and ovary?

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Ovarian ligament

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14
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The mesometrium of the broad ligament supports what structure?

A

Uterus

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15
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The mesosalpinx of the broad ligament supports what structure?

A

Fallopian tube

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16
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The mesovarium of the broad ligament supports what structure?

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Ovary

17
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The proliferative phase of the uterine cycle is influenced by what hormone?

A

Estrogen

18
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The secretory phase of the uterine cycle is influenced by what hormone?

A

Progesterone

19
Q

What is the definition of follicle?

A

Sac containing unfertilized oocyte

20
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What is the definition of oocyte?

A

Developing egg

21
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What is the definition of ovum?

A

Mature egg (through oogenesis)

22
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What cell type give nutrients to the ovum for development?

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Granulosa cells

23
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Which hormone levels are increased at the beginning of the cycle that increase follicular growth?

A

FSH and LH

24
Q

Where does the egg and sperm usually meet up?

A

Ampula

25
Q

LH will stimulate the corpus luteum to produce what hormones, and which one is in dominance?

A

Progesterone and estrogen, progesterone is in dominance

26
Q

Estrogen is primarily made in the ovaries, but where else is it made?

A

Zona reticularis within the adrenal gland

27
Q

Increased estrogen levels in times of puberty and pregnancy will lead to what changes?

A
  • Enlargement of sex organs
  • Breast development
  • Vaginal cellular change from cuboidal to stratified
  • Cilia in the fallopian tubes
28
Q

In an orgasm, what hormone is released causing uterine contractions?

A

Oxytocin

29
Q

What muscle contracts during an orgasm to improve transport of the sperm?

A

Perineal muscles

30
Q

What is anovulation?

A

No viable follicles or corpus luteum

31
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How long does menopause last?

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1-8 years

32
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How long does the cessation of menses need to be in order for it to be defined as true menopause?

A

12 months

33
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Is estrogen cardio-protective?

A

Yes, why women are at a lower risk of an MI before menopause but risk becomes equal to men once post-menopausal

34
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A lack of sex hormones will cause

A
  • Hot flashes
  • Irritability
  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety
  • Increased osteoclastic activity
35
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What are the three layers (areas) of the broad ligament?

A

Mesosalpinx supports the fallopian tube​

Mesovarium supports the ovary​

Mesometrium supports the uterus

36
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What is the average age of menopause?

A

51 years in the U.S.

37
Q

What are symptoms associated with menopause or loss of estrogen?

A

Hot flashes
Irritability
Insomnia

38
Q

What is the most common reason women seek medical treatment in menopause?

A

Vasomotor impairment (hot flashes, night sweats, insomina)

39
Q

What is the treatment for dyspareunia in menopause?

A

personal lubricants and moisturizers, vaginal estradiol​

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