Introduction to women's health

Question 1

what is the #1 cause of death in women?

Answer 1

heart disease

Question 2

what is the #2 cause of death in women?

Answer 2

cancer

Question 3

what are the top three causes of cancer related death in women?

Answer 3

1. lung
2. breast
3. colorectal

Question 4

what is the #3 cause of death in women?

Answer 4

stroke

Question 5

how many women die daily from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth?

Answer 5

800

Question 6

800 women die daily from preventable causes related to what conditions?

Answer 6

pregnancy and childbirth

Question 7

what explains the recent increase in maternal mortality rates in the US?

Answer 7

increase in multiple births

Question 8

what are the etiologies of loss of life in women during childbirth?

Answer 8

• blood loss
• infection
• hypertension
• unsafe abortion

Question 9

well women care focuses on what four areas?

Answer 9

1. health maintenance
2. preventative services
3. early disease detection
4. continuity of care

Question 10

what is the recommendation for pelvic exams in asymptomatic, nonpregnant adult women?

Answer 10

not recommended

Question 11

when is STD screening done? what infection?

Answer 11

chlamydia - under 25

Question 12

what screening tests are done in women after age 50?

Answer 12

• thyroid test (every 5 years)
• colorectal cancer
• bone density (after 65)

Question 13

what % of lesbians have had heterosexual intercourse at some point in their lives?

Answer 13

75%

Question 14

what are the risk factors in lesbian women?

Answer 14

• alcohol abuse
• smoking (4x)
• less contraceptive use
• sexual abuse history