43: Nonhormonal and Preventative Health Flashcards
Reproductive Tract overview
Menstrual Cycle phases
-follicular (menses -> ovulation)
-luteal (ovulation –> menses)
Follicular phase
-menses to ovulation
luteal phase
ovulation to menses
ovulation mech
-drop in estrogen
-LH surge
-release of matured follicle
Preventative Health
-annual exam (vital, breast, pelvic screening)
breast exam for avg risk women
-self/clinical exam
-mammogram (start at 40-50 until 75 every 1-2 years)
breast exam for HIGH risk women
-BRCA1/2 mutations
-breast MRI and mammogram ANNUALLY (start at age 30)
Pelvic Exam screens for
-STI
-gyno cancers
-pelvic inflammatory disease
-ovarian cysts, polyps, fibroids
Pelvic exam components
-assess external genitalia
-internal speculum exam or recto vaginal exam
Pelvic exam recommendations
-not really for asymptomatic patients
-performed when indicated by medical history or symptoms
Cervical Screening (PAP smear)
-swab inserted into vagina to collect cells
Cervical Screening recommendations
What groups don’t really need cervical screening?
-under 21 years
-over 65 years w normal prior screenings
-hysterectomy w cervix removal
Cervical Screening recommendations age 21-29
-Pap smear every 3 years
Cervical screening recommendations for 30-65 years
-choose one:
-pap every 3 years
-HPV test every 3 years
-PAP and HPV every 5 years
big takeaway of cervical screenings
-age 21-29 start
-every 3 years
most common STI in US
-HPV
HPV (human papillomavirus)
->150 viruses
-42.5% of adults 18-59
-warts (papilloma) but also asymptomatic
HPV genital warts may lead to
-inc risk of multiple cancers
HPV transmission
-skin-to-skin contaact
-vaginal, anal, oral sex
HPV-associated cancers in women
-Cervix (most)
-Vagina
-Vulva
-Anus (most)
-Oropharynx
HPV-associated cancers in men
-penis
-anus (most)
-oropharynx
HPV prevention
-barrier protection
-mutual monogamy
-male circumcision
-HPV screening
-vax