men + women's pelvic health

Question 1

what causes endometriosis

Answer 1

endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus

Question 2

endometriosis may affect ___% of American women from the ages ___ to ____

Answer 2

11%
15-44

Question 3

what age range is endometriosis most common in

Answer 3

30-40

Question 4

nulliparous

Answer 4

not having kids

Question 5

what is primary dysmenorrhea

Answer 5

pain caused by contractions of the uterus

Question 6

what is secondary dysmenorrhea

Answer 6

pain caused by an associated medical condition

Question 7

what are 3 examples of medical conditions that can cause secondary dysmenorrhea

Answer 7

endometriosis
uterine fibroids
ovarian cysts

Question 8

interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome

Answer 8

chronic pain condition that mainly affects the bladder but sometimes the pelvis and genitals

Question 9

how many people are affected by interstitial cystitis

Answer 9

3-8 million women

Question 10

symptoms of interstitial cystitis

Answer 10

pain
urinary frequency
bladder pressure
dyspareunia
dysuria
hematuria

Question 11

dyspareunia

Answer 11

painful insertion in vagina

Question 12

chronic pelvic pain syndrome

Answer 12

Persistent pain in the perineal or genital region without evidence of a bacterial infection

Question 13

___ to ___% young men in the US have chronic pelvic pain syndrome

Answer 13

2-16%

Question 14

symptoms of chronic pelvic pain syndrome

Answer 14

abdominal pain
frequent urination
ED
postejaculatory pain
penile pain
testicular pain

Question 15

what is the most common form of prostatitis?

Answer 15

chronic pelvic pain syndrome
(90%)

Question 16

2 risk factors of endometriosis

Answer 16

family history
nulliparous

Question 17

Pudendal Neuralgia cause (plus examples)

Answer 17

injury caused by stretch or compression

biking, prolonged sitting, HYPERTONIC PELVIC FLOOR

Question 18

symptoms of Pudendal Neuralgia

Answer 18

shooting, stabbing, and burning, and tenesmus

Question 19

tenesmus

Answer 19

a constant feeling that you have to go to the bathroom, but you can’t

Question 20

Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD)

Answer 20

the unwanted sensation of genital arousal that is not resolved with orgasm

Question 21

Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) is reported in __% of the population

Answer 21

4%
most likely underreported

Question 22

Vulvodynia & Vestibulodynia

Answer 22

persistent, idiopathic vulvar pain

Question 23

Vaginismus/ Levator Ani Syndrome

Answer 23

involuntarily contract or tighten, making insertion into the vagina painful if not impossible

Question 24

Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain prevalence

Answer 24

20% of pregnant women

Question 25

biggest sign of Pelvic Girdle Pain

Answer 25

waddle gait pattern

Question 26

premature rupture of membranes

Answer 26

water breaks early

Question 27

Stress Urinary Incontinence

Answer 27

SUI happens the support structures around the urethra (tube that drains the bladder) are weakened

Question 28

Post Prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence cause

Answer 28

Commonly caused by problems with nerves, the urinary sphincter, and obesity

Question 29

Overactive Bladder/Urge Incontinence

Answer 29

A sudden urge to urinate, sometimes followed by leaking

Question 30

when does Overactive Bladder/Urge Incontinence occur

Answer 30

when the detrusor muscle contracts too often, and before the bladder is full

Question 31

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) risk increase at 50, 60 and 70

Answer 31

50 20% 60 60% 70 70%

Question 32

The enlargement of the prostate is believed to be due to

Answer 32

decreasing levels of testosterone

Question 33

what direction does the prostate grow + what are the implications of this?

Answer 33

inward this narrows the urethra and decreases urine flow

Question 34

what does Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) cause?

Answer 34

lower urinary tract symptoms urgency/frequency urge incontinence nocturia intermittent/weak/dribbling stream chronic UTI

Question 35

when is cervical cancer most frequently diagnosed

Answer 35

between ages 35-44

Question 36

More than half of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are older than ____

Answer 36

63

Question 37

prostate cancer risks

Answer 37

age genetics/family history race

Question 38

red flag symptoms of prostate cancer

Answer 38

Pain or burning during urination Blood in the urine/semen Persistent pain in the back/hips/pelvis Painful ejaculation

Question 39

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause cause

Answer 39

decreased estrogen production

Question 40

symptoms of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

Answer 40

pain during sexual activity decreased lubrication during sexual activity

Question 41

pre-eclampsia

Answer 41

elevated blood pressure

Question 42

incompetent cervix

Answer 42

cervix isn't staying closed

Question 43

placenta previa

Answer 43

covering cervical opening