Female GU Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
3 benign breast disorders?
A
- cystic breast discomfort (PMS)
- fibrocystic breast discomfort (tissue replaced w/ lumpy tissue @ 30-50 years old)
- mastitis (infection during feeding)
2
Q
List 5 risk factors for breast CA:
A
- age
- family hx
- late menopause
- early menarche
- late/no pregnancies
3
Q
Dx for breast CA? (4)
A
- self-breast exam
- clinical breast exam
- mammography
- biopsy
4
Q
What is amenorrhea? (menses)
A
no blood flow during menstruation
5
Q
What is dysmenorrhea? (menses)
A
painful menstruation
6
Q
What is endometriosis?
A
endometrial tissue of the uterus grows in abnormal places
7
Q
S/S of endometriosis? (3)
A
- Pain
- Swelling
- Infertility r/t:
- organ damage/scar tissue
8
Q
What does oophorectomy mean?
A
surgical removal of an ovary
9
Q
How is a female’s fallopian tubes removed?
A
tubal ligation; cut/bend/clamp/burn
