genital$ Flashcards
what is benign prostate hyperplasia
an age-related nonmalignant enlargement of prostate glandw
what hormones contribute to benign prostate hyperplasia
estrogen and androgen
what are the s/s of benign prostate hyperplasia
decreased caliber / force of urine stream
difficulty initiating and continuing urination
what are treatment options for benign prostate hyperplasia
pharmacologic intervention and surgeries
what is a typical site of metastasis for prostate cancer
bone
what are the benefits of hormone replacement therapy
prevent increased muscle injury increase repair rates noticed with decreased estrogen
less collagen loss
improved bone mineral density
what are the risks of hormone replacement therapy
increased incidence of breast cancer, heart disease, stroke and blood clots
what is endometriosis
estrogen-dependent disorder defined by presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus
what are the s/s of endometriosis
pain and infertility
how is endometriosis treated
birth control pills
various surgical procedures
what are the stages of breast cancer
0 - preinvasive
1 - < 2cm
2 - 2 to 5 cm without node metastasis or < 5cm with metastasis
3 - larger than 5 cm
4 - fixed to chest wall or skin, any tumor with distant metastasis
how can PTs help with pelvic floor dysfunction
strengthening of pelvic floor
muscle reeducation
postural education
biofeedback / e-stim
