Chapter 12: Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System: Prognosis Flashcards
What is the prognosis of Chlamydia
can be cured with antibiotics; if not treated women with PID result in infertilty and more prone to HIV
What is the prognosis of Gonorhea
excellent; more likely to acquire HIV
What is the prognosis of Trichomoniasis
both partners receive treatment; failure results in “ping-pong” vagina
What is the prognosis of Genital Herpes
prodromal symptoms, such as itching or burning 1 to 5 days before lesions appear
What is the prognosis of Gential Warts (Condylomata Acuminata)
no complications; pregnancy promotes the growth
What is the prognosis of Syphilis
treatment works every time; increases spread of HIV the most out of all diseases
What is the prognosis of Chancroid
antibiotic therapy curative; severe infection causes scarring
What is the prognosis of Erectile Dysfunction/Impotence
varies with cause; sign for CAD
What is the prognosis of Male and Female Infertility
most couples achieve pregnancy after treatment
What is the prognosis of Epididymitis
good with early treatment
What is the prognosis of Orchitis
heating follows successful treatment with antibiotics, scarring compromise fertility
What is the prognosis of Torsion of the Testicle (Testicular Torsion)
good if treatment is received promptly surgery fixes condition so it won’t occur again
What is the prognosis of Varicocele
surgical repair reported to improve fertility
What is the prognosis of Prostatitis
good due to responding to treatment; for chronic not favorable
What is the prognosis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
good with intervention; urinary retention and infection
What is the prognosis of Prostate Cancer
TNM stage and PSA level determine severity; 91% 10-year survival
What is the prognosis of Testicular Cancer
initial serum concentration between diagnosis and treatment
What is the prognosis of Premenstrual Syndrome
managed with dietary modification; resolves with menopause
What is the prognosis of Amenorrhea
excellent when underlying case is corrected or if cyclic hormones are used
What is the prognosis of Dysmenorrhea
good when underlying causes are corrected; NSAID’s and birth control pills
What is the prognosis of Ovarian Cysts
excellent if nonmalignant; depends on staging otherwise or if caused by endometriosis
What is the prognosis of Endomentriosis
no cure is known
What is the prognosis of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
serious complications without treatment; infertility if not treated
What is the prognosis of Uterine Leiomyomas (Fibroids)
malignancy is less than .5%; no worrie s
