Female Cancers/illnesses Flashcards
Cervical cancer risks
Intercourse before 18
Multiple pregnancies
History of hpv/ gonorrhea
Diet low in fruits/veggies
Cervical cancer symptoms
Bleeding between menstrual periods
Post menopausal bleeding
Recommended screening for cervical cancer
Every 3-5 year Pap smear
Preventative strategies for cervical cancer
Sexual abstinence
Monogamy
Ovarian cancer risks
Nuliparity
Oral contraceptive
Over 65
Family hx
Fertility drugs
Ovarian cancer symptoms
Abdominal discomfort
Pressure/swelling
LBP
Which female cancers has the worst prognosis
Ovarian
Which cancers is nuliparity a risk factors
Ovarian
Uterine
Uterine fibroids
Breast
Screenings for ovarian cancer
Pelvic exam every 3-5 yrs
Preventative measures for ovarian cancer
Natural family planning, Have children early, and Breast feed
Risks factors for uterine cancer
Nuliparity
Obesity*
Diabetes*
Oral contraceptives
Symptoms of uterine cancer
Unusual bleeding
Pelvic pain
LBP
Screenings for uterine cancer
Pelvic exams every 3-5 years
Preventative measures for uterine cancer
Lower fat in diet
Increase fruit/veggies
Natural family planning
Risk factors for breast cancer
Nuliparity
Having 1st child after age 35
Family hx
High fat
Alcohol/caffeine
Oral contraceptives
Breast cancer symptoms
Lump
Change in nipple
Breast cancer screenings
Baseline mammogram age 50
Regular self exam
Annual exam by doc every 3 years
Preventative measures for breast cancer
Limit alcohol/caffeine
Have kids early in life
Decrease fat in diet
Colon cancer risk factors
Family hx
Low fiber
Low calcium
High fat
Constant constipation
3 legs to constipation
Water Fiber Exercise
Symptoms of colon cancer
Persistent diarrhea/constipation
Blood in stool
Tiredness
Loss of weight
Frequent intestinal gas
Screenings for colon cancer
Annual fecal occult test
Sigmoidoscopy every 5 years
Colonoscopy every 10 years
Preventative measures for colon cancer
Increase fruits/veggies
30g/day fiber
Inc calcium
Drink water
Exercise
Skin cancer risks
Family hx
Exposure to uv
Fair skin
Skin cancer symptoms
Changes in size, shape, color
Preventative screening for skin cancer
Vigilance to skin lesions
Annual dermatological exams
Preventative measures for skin cancer
Avoid exposure to sun
Use sunscreen
Mc female cancer
Breast
Most fetal cancer
Lung
Risk factors for lung cancer
Smoking
Pesticides
Chronic bronchitis
TB
Symptoms of lung cancer
Productive cough
Bloody sputum
Screenings for lung cancer
Chest X-ray
Preventative measures for lung cancer
Avoid smoking
What location is cervical cancer usually
Squamocolumnar junction near os
What is the most common tumor of pelvis
Uterine fibroids 40% of women over 40
Ovarian cysts caused by
Hypothalamic pituitary dysfunction
Chandelier sign is what
When cervical motion is tenderness or fixed
Positive chandelier sign indicates what
Ovarian cyst
Endometriosis
Pelvic inflammatory disease
What is the most common reason for a hysterectomy
uterine fibroids
Risk factors for uterine fibroids
nulliparity
delayed child bearing
AA
women
older
Most common symptom of uterine fibroids
low back pain
What is the plain film finding for uterine fibroids
cauliflower like radio opaque mass
What is endometriosis
normal endometrium tissue found in abnormal places
Risk factors for endometriosis
young age (15% women 25-44)
family hx
nuliparity
Asian/caucasian
What is the pattern of menstruation with endometriosis
shorter intervals between periods prolonged menstrual flow when present
What is the goodell sign
softening of cervix (4-6 weeks preggo)
What is the chadwick sign
bluish color of cervix/vagina/vulva (8-12 weeks preggo)
What is uterine prolapse
weakening of supporting structures of pelvic floor uterus becomes progressively retroverted and descends through vaginal canal
Leading causes of death in women
heart disease cancer stroke
What does heart disease look like in women
anxious, SOB, discomfort unusual pain patter
What is a hydatitdiform mole
non identifiable fetal tissue
what is placenta previa
implantation of placenta over/near the internal os
what is abruptia placentae
separation of the normally located placenta after the 20th week of gestation
what is poly hydraminos
abnormally high level of amniotic fluid
what is oligohydraminos
inadequate level of amniotic fluid
what is pre-eclampsia
new onset of elevated bp and proteinuria after 20 weeks gestation
what is gestational diabetes
glucose intolerance that begins/first recognized during gestation
