Ch. 6 Reproductive System Concerns Flashcards
The absence of a menstrual flow is called what?
Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is a classic sign of what the of disorder?Eating disorder
Eating disorder
What is amenorrhea most often a result of?
pregnancy
Can exercise be associated with amenorrhea?
yes
What results from hypothalamic suppression?
Hypogonadotropic amenorrhea
What type of amenorrhea is the result of central-hypothalamic pituitary axis?
hypogonadotropic amenorrhea (lack of period due to inadequate nutrition, exercise, stress)
What does Cyclic Perimenstrual Pain and Discomfort (CPPD) include?
- Dysmenorrhea
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Can CPPD have a significant impact on quality of life for women?
Yes
Pain during or shortly before menstruation is called what?
Dysmenorrhea
What type of dysmenorrhea is associated with abnormal uterine contraction and excessive prostaglandin release during the luteal phase?
Primary
Is primary dysmenorrhea a physiological alteration?
Yes
Does primary dysmenorrhea mainly occur in younger women under 25?
Yes
What is used in the management of Primary dysmenorrhea?
- NSAIDS
- Dietary changes
- Exercise
- Alternative therapies
Does secondary dysmenorrhea typically occur after age 25?
Yes
Which type of dysmenorrhea is acquired menstrual pain associated with pelvic pathology?
Secondary
Management and treatment of secondary dysmenorrhea must start right away due to what?
pathology (need to find the cause with use of tests)
What are cyclic symptoms occurring in the luteal phase of menstrual cycle?
PMS
What syndrome includes a cluster of physical, psychological and behavioral symptoms?
PMS
PMS is most seen in what ages?
20’s-30’s
Cyclic symptoms occurring in the last 7-10 days of the menstrual cycle are part of what disorder?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Is PMDD a severe variant of PMS with an emphasis on mood affection?
Yes
Marked irritability, dysphoria, mood lability, fatigue, appetite changes, and a feeling of being overwhelmed are symptoms of what disorder?
PMDD
What is the presence and growth of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus?
Endometriosis
What are major symptoms of endometriosis?
- Dysmenorrhea
- Deep pelvic dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
What type of management is used for endometriosis?
- Drug therapy
- Surgical intervention
What drugs are use for treatment of endometriosis?
- NSAIDs (first-line of defense)
- Leuprolide
- Synarel
Leuprolide and Synarel used for endometriosis to do what?
Suppress estrogen production
The suppression of estrogen with medication causes what?
Menopausal signs and symptoms
What are the 4 disorders that are categorized by alterations in cyclic bleeding?
- Oligomenorrhea
- Metrorrhagia
- Menorrhagia
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Infrequent or scantly cyclic bleeding is called what?
Oligomenorrhea
Bleeding at other times then menses is called what?
Metrorrhagia
Excessive cyclic bleeding is called what?
Menorrhagia
Any abnormal uterine bleeding not r/t regular menstrual bleeding is called what?
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Does treatment of oligomenorrhea, metrorrhagia, and menorrhagia depend on the cause?
Yes
Are there many causes of oligomenorrhea, metrorrhagia, and menorrhagia?
Yes
IUD complications, tumor, fibroids, some kind of growth, and birth control pills among other things could all cause what in relation to bleeding?
Metrorrhagia or Menorrhagia
Infection or miscarriage could also cause what?
Menorrhagia
Diagnosis of what is made when irregular menstrual bleeding does not fit into the categories of oligomenorrhea, metrorrhagia, or menorrhagia?
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
