Chapter 12: Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System: Prevention

Question 1

What is the prevention of Chlamydia

Answer 1

tell sexual contacts of their infection; protection during sex;

Question 2

What is the prevention of Gonorhea

Answer 2

abstinence from sexual contact until cleared

Question 3

What is the prevention of Trichomoniasis

Answer 3

latex condoms and avoiding sex with someone whose history is unknown

Question 4

What is the prevention of Genital Herpes

Answer 4

abstinence and mutual monogamy

Question 5

What is the prevention of Gential Warts (Condylomata Acuminata)

Answer 5

avoid sexual contact with infected adult; long incubation period (6 months); vaccine gardasil

Question 6

What is the prevention of Syphilis

Answer 6

avoid sexual contact and bodily fluid

Question 7

What is the prevention of Chancroid

Answer 7

no vaccine available; use of condoms

Question 8

What is the prevention of Erectile Dysfunction/Impotence

Answer 8

secondary to other diseases and treatment of those is crucial

Question 9

What is the prevention of Male and Female Infertility

Answer 9

preventing causative factor is best

Question 10

What is the prevention of Epididymitis

Answer 10

early treatment of UTI’s condoms also recommended

Question 11

What is the prevention of Orchitis

Answer 11

risk for STI’s should be avoided; mumps vaccine

Question 12

What is the prevention of Torsion of the Testicle (Testicular Torsion)

Answer 12

no prevention known

Question 13

What is the prevention of Varicocele

Answer 13

no prevention known

Question 14

What is the prevention of Prostatitis

Answer 14

early treatment of UTI’s

Question 15

What is the prevention of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Answer 15

no prevention known

Question 16

What is the prevention of Prostate Cancer

Answer 16

early detection Is best

Question 17

What is the prevention of Testicular Cancer

Answer 17

no prevention known

Question 18

What is the prevention of Premenstrual Syndrome

Answer 18

no prevention known

Question 19

What is the prevention of Amenorrhea

Answer 19

management of weight, nutrition, and stress can help prevent amenorrhea

Question 20

What is the prevention of Dysmenorrhea

Answer 20

occurrence cannot be prevented; menses eliminated then dysmenorrhea eliminated

Question 21

What is the prevention of Ovarian Cysts

Answer 21

no prevention known

Question 22

What is the prevention of Endomentriosis

Answer 22

no prevention known

Question 23

What is the prevention of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Answer 23

not acuqire an STD; douching increases PID

Question 24

What is the prevention of Uterine Leiomyomas (Fibroids)

Answer 24

no prevention known

Question 25

What is the prevention of Vaginitis

Answer 25

avoidance of STI's, good hygiene, recognition of risk factors

Question 26

What is the prevention of Toxic Shock Syndrome

Answer 26

use tampons just absorent enough to handle their menstrual flow and avoid super absorbent type; changing frequently

Question 27

What is the prevention of Menopause

Answer 27

cannot be prevented

Question 28

What is the prevention of Uterine Prolapse

Answer 28

exercises that strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor after childbirth recommended

Question 29

What is the prevention of Cystocele

Answer 29

exercises that strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor after childbirth recommended

Question 30

What is the prevention of Rectocele

Answer 30

no prevention known

Question 31

What is the prevention of Cervical Cancer

Answer 31

vaccination against HPV; no smoking; protection

Question 32

What is the prevention of Vaginal Cancer

Answer 32

regular pap smear, using barrier contraceptives, and limiting sexual partners reduce the risk

Question 33

What is the prevention of Labial or Vulvar Cancer

Answer 33

use of barrier contraceptives, regular exams; laser therapy or excision

Question 34

What is the prevention of Ovarian Cancer

Answer 34

screening for women with BRCA 1 or 2 and regular exams

Question 35

What is the prevention of Endometrial Cancer

Answer 35

no noninvasive test is available; endometrial biopsy if at risk

Question 36

What is the prevention of Morning Sickness

Answer 36

no prevention known

Question 37

What is the prevention of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Answer 37

no prevention known; intervention can prevent complications and resolve symptoms

Question 38

What is the prevention of Spontaneous Abortion (Miscarriage)

Answer 38

cause is often not certain, good prenatal care recommended

Question 39

What is the prevention of Ectopic Pregnancy

Answer 39

history of PID; preventing this can reduce chances

Question 40

What is the prevention of Premature Labor

Answer 40

tocolytics, treating underlying infection all help; no direct prevention

Question 41

What is the prevention of Preeclamsia (Toxemia of Pregnancy) and Eclampsia

Answer 41

no prevention known

Question 42

What is the prevention of Abruptio Placentae

Answer 42

good prenatal care with individualized attention to risk factors may help prevent

Question 43

What is the prevention of Placentra Previa

Answer 43

no prevention known

Question 44

What is the prevention of Hydatidiform Mole

Answer 44

no prevention known

Question 45

What is the prevention of Fibrocystic Breast Condition

Answer 45

no prevention known

Question 46

What is the prevention of Mastitis

Answer 46

infection-prevention control techniques with nursing mothers

Question 47

What is the prevention of Fibroadenoma of the Breast

Answer 47

no prevention known

Question 48

What is the prevention of Cancer of the Breast

Answer 48

lifestyle changes may reduce risk of cancer; child before age 25, breast-feeding for 6 months; limiting alcohol

Question 49

What is the prevention of Paget's Disease of the Breast

Answer 49

educated to report nipple changes to aid detection of lesions in early stages