Chapter 23- Gynecologic Emergencies Flashcards
Labia majors and labia minors
Folds of tissue that surround the urethral and vaginal openings.
Perineum
The area of tissue between the vagina and the anus.
Ovaries
The primary female reproductive organ
Fallopian tubes
Connect each ovary to the uterus
Uterus
The muscular organ where the fetus grows during pregnancy.
Cervix
The narrowest portion of the uterus and opens into the vagina
Vagina
The outermost cavity of a woman’s reproductive system and forms the lower part of the birth canal.
Ovulation
The cycle in which the ovum is released
Menarche
The onset of menstruation and usually occurs between the ages of 11 and 16.
Female hormones are produced primarily in the ______ and controlling the process of ovulation and menstruation
Ovaries
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
An infection of the upper female reproductive organ— specifically the uterus, ovaries, and Fallopian tubes
Ectopic pregnancy
A pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, most often in the Fallopian tubes
The most common presenting sign of PID is
Generalized lower abdominal pain
Some other signs and symptoms of PID
Abnormal and often foul smelling vaginal discharge Increased pain during sexual intercourse Fever General malaise Nausea Vomiting
Chlamydia
A sexually transmitted disease cause by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis
Signs and symptoms of chlamydia
Lower abdominal pain Low back pain Nausea Fever Pain during sexual intercourse Bleeding between menstrual periods
Chlamydia infection of the cervix can spread to the….
Rectum, leading to rectal pain, discharge, or bleeding.
Bacterial vaginosis
An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina; characterized by itching, burning, or pain, and possibly a “fishy” smelling discharge.
gonorrhea
A sexually transmitted disease cause by Neisseria gonorrheae;
Can grow and multiply rapidly in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract including the cervix, uterus, and Fallopian tubes in woman and the urethra in women and men.
Symptoms of gonorrhea
Painful urination associated with burning or itching A yellowish or bloody vaginal discharge Usually with a foul odor Cramping Abdominal pain Nausea Vomiting Bleeding between menstrual periods
If a woman has vaginal bleeding, ask about..
How many sanitary pads she is using per hour
Is drugs were used on a patient who has been sexually assaulted you may see
Hypotension, bradycardia, abdominal complaints, difficulty breathing, seizures, coma, and even death.
