Genital/Reproductive System Flashcards

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Female - Estrogen - RED FLAGS

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Estrogen dec rate of bone resorption - OP and risk of fx inc dramatically after menopause
Estogen inc production of thyroid and inc high density lipoproteins - heart disease and stroke risk inc after menopause

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2
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Normal pregnancy weight gain

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20-30 pounds

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3
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PTs teaching childbirth education classes - includes what

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breathing management
relaxation training
education

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4
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Common changes with pregnancy

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Postural changes - kyphosis and scap protraction, cervical lordosis/forward head, lumbar lordosis
Balance changes - COG shifts forward
Ligamentous laxity
Mm weakness - pelvic floor and abdominals
Urinary changes - increased freq
Resp = might experience dyspnea
Cardio - inc blood volume, venous pressure, HR, CO, dec BP
Altered thermoregulation - inc heat production and basal metabolic rate

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Pregnancy related pathologies - Diastasis Recti abdominis is what

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lateral separation or split of the rectus abdominis
separation from midline (linea alba) greater than 2cm is significant - associated with loss of abrominal wall support, inc back pain

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Pregnancy related pathologies - Diastasis Recti abdominis - PT interventions

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Teach protection of abdominal musculature - avoid abdominal exercises
Resume abdominal exercises once separation is less than 2 cm

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Pregnancy related pathologies - Pelvic floor disorders - results from

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overstretching during pregnancy and childbirth

Can result in partial or total organ prolapse with further loss of elasticity and mm tone

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Pregnancy related pathologies - Pelvic floor disorders - prolapse - Cystocele

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Herniation of the bladder into the vagina

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Pregnancy related pathologies - Pelvic floor disorders - Rectocele

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Herniation of the rectum into the vagina

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Pregnancy related pathologies - Pelvic floor disorders - Uterine prolapse

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The bulging of he uterus into the vagina

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Pregnancy related pathologies - Pelvic floor disorders - RED FLAGS - pain can radiate to where

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down posterior thigh

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Pregnancy related pathologies - Pelvic floor disorders - PT intervention

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Observe urinary frequency and urgency, low back and perineal pain
Strengthen PC muscles
Postural education and muscle re-ed

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13
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Pregnancy related pathologies - low back and pelvic pain - PT interventions

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Teach proper body mechanics
Balance rest with activity
Emphasize use of a firm mattress
Massage, modalities for pain (no deep heat)

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14
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Pregnancy related pathologies - SIJ dysfunction - PT interventions

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External stabilization

avoid single limb WB

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Pregnancy related pathologies - Varicose veins - PT intervention

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Elevate extremeties
Avoid crossing legs
Use of elastic support stockings might help

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16
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Pregnancy related pathologies - Preeclampsia is what

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pregnancy induced acute hypertension after the 24th wk of gestation

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17
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Pregnancy related pathologies - Ceserean childbirth -PT interventions

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postoperative TENS for incisional pain
Prevent postsurgical pulmonary complications
Exercises - gentle abdominal exercises, pelvic floor strengthening
Precautions with heavy lifting for 4-6 wks

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Disorders of the female reproductive system - Endometriosis is characterized by what

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Ectopic growth and function of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus

19
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Disorders of the female reproductive system - Endometriosis - common sites

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Common sites include ovaries, fallopian tubes, broad ligament, uterosacral ligaments, pelvis, vagina, intestines

20
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Disorders of the female reproductive system - Endometriosis - symptoms

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pain
dysmenorrhea
dyspareunia (pain with sex)
infertility

21
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Disorders of the female reproductive system - Endometriosis - RED FLAGS

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pt may complain of back pain

22
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Disorders of the female reproductive system - Pelvic inflammatory disease is what

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an inflammation of the upper reproductive tract involving the uterus (endometritis) fallopian tubes (salpingitis) or ovaries (oophoritis)

23
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Disorders of the female reproductive system - Pelvic inflammatory disease - caused by

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polymicrobial agent that ascends through endocervical canal

24
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Disorders of the female reproductive system - Pelvic inflammatory disease - symptoms

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lower abdominal pain usually starts after menstrual cycle
purulent cervical discharge
painful cervix
fever - elevated WBC, icnreased ESR

25
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Disorders of the female reproductive system - Pelvic inflammatory disease - complications

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pelvic adhesions
infertility
ectopic pregnancy 
chronic pain
abscess
26
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Male - what prepares sperm for ejaculation

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accessory glands (seminal vesciles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands)

27
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Male - the ductal system

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epididymides, vas deferens, and ejaculatory ducts - stores and transports sperm

28
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Male - urethra functions in

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elimination of urine and semen

29
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Male - FSH initiates

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spermatogenesis

30
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Male - LH regulates

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testosterone production

31
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Disorders of the male reproductive system - Erectile dysfunction (ED) - impotence is what

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the inability to achieve and maintain erection for sexual intercourse

32
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Disorders of the male reproductive system - Erectile dysfunction (ED) - organic causes - Neurogenic

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Stroke
Cerebral trauma
SCI
MS
Parkinsons
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Disorders of the male reproductive system - Erectile dysfunction (ED) - organic causes - Hormonal

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Dec androgen levels with hypogonadism
hypothyroidism
hypopituitarism

34
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Disorders of the male reproductive system - Erectile dysfunction (ED) - organic causes - Vascular

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hypertension
coronary heart disease
hyperlipidemia
cigarette smoking
DM
pelvic irradiation
35
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Disorders of the male reproductive system - Erectile dysfunction (ED) - organic causes - Drug induced

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Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
Antiandrogens
Antihypertensives
Amphetamines
Alcohol
36
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Disorders of the male reproductive system - Erectile dysfunction (ED) - surgical causes

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Transurethral procedures
Radical prostatectomy
Proctocolectomy
Abdominoperineal resection

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Disorders of the male reproductive system - Prostatitis is what

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infection and inflammation of the prostate gland

38
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Disorders of the male reproductive system - Prostatitis - types

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acute bacterial
chronic
nonbacterial

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Disorders of the male reproductive system - Prostatitis - types - acute bacterial

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involves UTI and is associated with catheterization and multiple sex partners
sx - urinary freq, urgency, nocturia, dysuria, urethral discharge, fever, malaise, myalgia, arthralgia, pain

40
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Disorders of the male reproductive system - Prostatitis - types - acute bacterial - RED FLAG

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Dull, aching pain may be found in lower abdominal, rectal, low back, sacral or groin regions

41
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Disorders of the male reproductive system - Prostatitis - types - chronic

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can also be bacterial in origin and is associated with recurrent UTIs
Sx - urinary freq with urgency, myalgia, arthralgia, pain in low back or perineal region

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Disorders of the male reproductive system - Prostatitis - types - nonbacterial

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produces pain the penis, testicles, and scrotum
painful ejactulation, low back pain or pain in inner thighs
urinary symptoms, dec libido, and impotence