Case 4 - Sexual Health Flashcards
Layers of the uterus
Perimetrium
Myometrium
Endometrium
Bacterial STIs
Chlamydia
Gonorhoeia
Viral STIs
HIV, HSV, HPV
Fungal STIs
Trichomoniasis
Types of contraception
Hormonal Non-hormonal Sterilisation Barrier Rhythm
Laws on under 16 y/o and sexual activity
13-16 subject to Gillick competency but confidentiality can be maintained. Under 13s cannot consent and other parties must be involved
What hormone stimulates ovulation
Luteinising hormone
What hormone stimulates follicle formation
FSH
What hormone builds the endometrium
oestrogen
What hormone maintains the endometrium
progesterone
Treatment for bacterial STD
Antibiotics
Treatment for viral STDS
Antivirals such as imunovir can be used but infections usually clear up on their own and are lifelong
Treatment for protozoic STDS
antiprotozoals
Causes of amenorrhea
Having an intrauterine device (IUD)
Changing birth control pills or using certain medications.
Too much exercise.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Stress.
Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
Urinary tract immunological defences
Acidic urine High urine osmolality Mechanical flushing of urinary flow Mucopolysaccharide lining Urothelial secretion of cytokines