Exam 2 Flashcards
Average age that young people have sex for the first time
About 17 (17.4 to be exact)
Work-up for suspicion of testicular cancer: LABS?
- beta-hCG (can have associated hyperthyroidism)
- Alpha fetoprotein (AFP)
- Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
Average Age of Menses
- 12.1 for AA
- 12.3 for Hispanics
- 6 for Caucasian girls
Menstrual cycle interval
21-45 days
Menstrual flow length
+/= 7 days
Menstrual product use
3-6 pads/tampons per day
Balantis Circinata
- dermatologic manifestation of Reiter’s syndrome (reactive arthritis)
- serpiginous annular dermatitis of the glans penis
- Reactive arthritis is characterized by nongonnococcal urethritis, conjunctivitis and arthritis
Varicocele
- dilation of the pampiniform plexus within the scrotum
- affects ~15-20% of healthy fertile males
- much more common in the left testicle than the right
- usually asymptomatic but may present as scrotal pain or heaviness
- only treat if testicle size is affected, or if they have pain
- definitive diagnosis: ultrasound
Spermatocele
- Benign cystic accumulation of sperm from the head of the epididymis
- Presents as small, freely moveable, and (usually) painless
- Typically from the head of the testicle on the superior aspect
Hydrocele
- Caused by a defect or irritation of the tunica vaginalis
- Presents as soft, painless, fluid anterior mass
- Incidence: 0.5-1% of males
- 3 types: congenital, noncommunicating, hydrocele of the cord
Testicular cancer
- nodule or painless swelling of one testicle
- 30-40% complain of a dull ache or heavy sensation in the lower abdomen, perianal area, or scrotum
- acute pain is presenting symptom in 10%
- metastatic disease in approximately 10%, symptoms vary based on site of metastasis
- Gynecomastia in ~5%
Scabies
- travel under the skin
- narrower bug
Crabs
- round
- large body
Condyloma Acuminata
[genital warts]
- pearly, filiform, fungating, cauliflower, or plaquelike
- smooth (particularly on penile shaft)
- verrucous
- lobulated
- eruptions may seem harmless or have a disturbing appearance (wide variety of appearance)
Prehn’s sign
- lift up the scrotum
- relief of pain if epididymitis
- NO relief if torsion
Levonorgestrel Intrauterine system
- aka: LNG IUS
- Liletta, Skyla, Kyleena, Mirena
- Primary MOA: preimplantation; prevent fertilization 2/2 progestational effects
- Release 14-20 mcg levonorgestrel daily
- Labeling: approved for nullips (not Mirena)
- Approved for 3-5 years of use
Copper-T IUD
- ParaGard
- Primary MOA: preimplantation; prevents fertilization 2/2 copper effects
- Approved for 10 years of use
- Can be used as emergency contraceptive
- Labeling: OK for nullips
Nexplanon
- Progestin implant
- MOA: inhibits ovulation, progestational effects
- Etonogestrel 68 mg
- Effective for 3 years
Combined Hormonal Contraception: MOA
- Pills, patch, ring
- MOA: ovulation suppression, thickening cervical mucus, asynchronous endometrium (taking it out of its natural hormonal cycle to prevent ovulation)
Xulane
- Weekly CHC
- 150 mcg norelgestromin; 35 mcg ethinyl estradiol
Daily CHC
- 10-35 mcg (range 10-50) of ethinyl estradiol + 1 of several progestins
Nuvaring
- Monthly CHC
- 120 mcg Etonogestrel/15 mcg Ethinyl Estradiol
ACHES assessment for hormonal contraceptives
[may indicate BP; risk for stroke, clot etc.]
- A. Abdominal cramping
- C. Chest pain
- H. Headache
- E. Eyes - visual disturbances
- S. Severe leg pain/ severe mood change
Progestin only pills (POP)
- MOA: ovulation suppression, progestational effects
- 35 mg norethindrone or norgestrel
- No placebo week
- Timing: midday