Ch6

Question 1

Amenorrhea

Answer 1

No period

Question 2

Oligomenorhea

Answer 2

Infrequent flow 40-45 days

Question 3

Hypomenorhea

Answer 3

Regular period is 1-2days

Question 4

Menorrhagia

Answer 4

Excessive flow

Question 5

Dysmenorrhea

Answer 5

Painful menstruation/regular period

Question 6

Endometriosis

Answer 6

Growth of endometrial glands and stoma outside uterus
Symptoms bad cramping and bleeding
Endometrial lesions have been found in the vagina

Question 7

Pms premenstrual syndrome

Answer 7

Cluster of physical, psychological behavior symptoms
Fluid retention
Breast tenderness
Weight gain
Emotional changes
Pre menstrual cravings ex sweets
Headache

Question 8

Pmdd premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Answer 8

More severe variant of pms
Mood disturbances irritability and dysphoria anxiety fatigue appetite changes

Question 9

Cyclic perimenstrual pain and discomfort

Answer 9

Used to describe women’s symptoms of discomfort during the menstrual cycle

Question 10

Treatment for dysmenorrhea

Answer 10

NSAID medications
Heat
Exercise
Decrease in salt and sugar 7-10days before menses
Good nutrition

Question 11

Menopause

Answer 11

Complete cessation of menses