Causes/ Manifestations/ Facts reproductive Flashcards
prolapse/ dysmenorrhea/ cryptorchidism/ priapism/ hydrocele/ ovarian cancer
Factors that increase the risk for pelvic organ prolapse?
Age, childbirth, trauma, and hormonal changes during menopause
What happens to the organs during pelvic organ prolapse?
Organs shift out of normal position
What is cystocele?
Bladder protrudes into the anterior wall of the vagina; pelvic floor therapy/ surgery
What is rectocele?
Rectum protrudes through the posterior wall of the vagina
What is uterine prolapse?
Uterus or cervix protrudes into the vagina
What are manifestations are seen with pelvic prolapse?
Feeling of fullness, visualization of organ in vagina
What is abnormal uterine bleeding?
A. Absence of menstruation
B. painful menstruation
C. Irregularities in the menstrual cycle involving frequency, regularity, duration, and volume of flow
C. Irregularities in the menstrual cycle involving frequency, regularity, duration, and volume of flow
What is the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding?
PALM COEIN
Structural
polyp
adenomyosis
leiomyoma
malignancy and hyperplasia
Non-structural
Coagulopathy
ovulatory dysfunction
endometrial disorder
iatrogenic
not otherwise classified
What is amenorrhea?
Absence of menstruation
What causes amenorrhea?
genetic disorder, congenital defects, hypothalamic tumors
What is dysmenorrhea?
Painful menstruation
What cause dysmenorrhea?
the cause is unknown; hormonal
What is cryptorchidism?
A congenital disorder
One or both testes do not descend from abdomen to scrotum prior to birth
What is an implication of cryptorchidism?
Increased risk of testicular cancer
When should the testes be in the scrotum?
6-9 months
What is priapism?
A. Foreskin cannot be retracted from the glans penis
B. Foreskin is retracted and cannot be returned over the glans penis
C. Prolonged, painful erection
C. Prolonged, painful erection
Which of the following is true of priapism?
A. Medical emergency; can lead to gangrene
B. Urologic emergency if lasting +4 hours
B. Urologic emergency if lasting +4 hours
True or false: Priapism is a result of sexual stimulation.
False
Priapism is not a result of sexual stimulation
What are the causes of priapism?
Certain diseases, trauma, tumors, medication, alcohol, illicit drugs, venom
What is hydrocele?
Fluid accumulation between the layers of the tunica vaginalis or along the spermatic cord
What causes hydrocele?
Congenital defect
What is ovarian cancer?
Cancer of the ovary
True or false:
Ovarian cancer is easy to treat
False:
Ovarian cancer is often metastasized at the time of diagnosis
“silent killer”
What are the manifestations of ovarian cancer?
abdominal distention
pelvic pain
