men + women's pelvic health Flashcards
what causes endometriosis
endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus
endometriosis may affect ___% of American women from the ages ___ to ____
11%
15-44
what age range is endometriosis most common in
30-40
nulliparous
not having kids
what is primary dysmenorrhea
pain caused by contractions of the uterus
what is secondary dysmenorrhea
pain caused by an associated medical condition
what are 3 examples of medical conditions that can cause secondary dysmenorrhea
endometriosis
uterine fibroids
ovarian cysts
interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome
chronic pain condition that mainly affects the bladder but sometimes the pelvis and genitals
how many people are affected by interstitial cystitis
3-8 million women
symptoms of interstitial cystitis
pain
urinary frequency
bladder pressure
dyspareunia
dysuria
hematuria
dyspareunia
painful insertion in vagina
chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Persistent pain in the perineal or genital region without evidence of a bacterial infection
___ to ___% young men in the US have chronic pelvic pain syndrome
2-16%
symptoms of chronic pelvic pain syndrome
abdominal pain
frequent urination
ED
postejaculatory pain
penile pain
testicular pain
what is the most common form of prostatitis?
chronic pelvic pain syndrome
(90%)
2 risk factors of endometriosis
family history
nulliparous
Pudendal Neuralgia cause (plus examples)
injury caused by stretch or compression
biking, prolonged sitting, HYPERTONIC PELVIC FLOOR
symptoms of Pudendal Neuralgia
shooting, stabbing, and burning, and tenesmus
tenesmus
a constant feeling that you have to go to the bathroom, but you can’t
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD)
the unwanted sensation of genital arousal that is not resolved with orgasm
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) is reported in __% of the population
4%
most likely underreported
Vulvodynia & Vestibulodynia
persistent, idiopathic vulvar pain
Vaginismus/ Levator Ani Syndrome
involuntarily contract or tighten, making insertion into the vagina painful if not impossible
Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain prevalence
20% of pregnant women
biggest sign of Pelvic Girdle Pain
waddle gait pattern
premature rupture of membranes
water breaks early
Stress Urinary Incontinence
SUI happens the support structures around the urethra (tube that drains the bladder) are weakened
Post Prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence cause
Commonly caused by problems with nerves, the urinary sphincter, and obesity
Overactive Bladder/Urge Incontinence
A sudden urge to urinate, sometimes followed by leaking
when does Overactive Bladder/Urge Incontinence occur
when the detrusor muscle contracts too often, and before the bladder is full
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) risk increase at 50, 60 and 70
50 20%
60 60%
70 70%
The enlargement of the prostate is believed to be due to
decreasing levels of testosterone
what direction does the prostate grow + what are the implications of this?
inward
this narrows the urethra and decreases urine flow
what does Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) cause?
lower urinary tract symptoms
urgency/frequency
urge incontinence
nocturia
intermittent/weak/dribbling stream
chronic UTI
when is cervical cancer most frequently diagnosed
between ages 35-44
More than half of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are older than ____
63
prostate cancer risks
age
genetics/family history
race
red flag symptoms of prostate cancer
Pain or burning during urination
Blood in the urine/semen
Persistent pain in the back/hips/pelvis
Painful ejaculation
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause cause
decreased estrogen production
symptoms of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
pain during sexual activity
decreased lubrication during sexual activity
pre-eclampsia
elevated blood pressure
incompetent cervix
cervix isn’t staying closed
placenta previa
covering cervical opening
