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Menstrual Cycle & Benign Ovarian Conditions Flashcards

1
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Define menorrhagia

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heavy menstrual bleeding

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2
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define metrorrhagia

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intermenstrual bleeding

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3
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define amenorrhea

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absence of menstruation

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4
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define dysmenorrhea

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menstrual cramps

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5
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define cryptomenorrhea

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light flow or spotting

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6
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define oligomenorrhea

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infrequent menstruation

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7
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define polymenorrhagia

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frequent menstruation

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8
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define menometrorrhagia

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irregular intervals & varying degrees of bleeding (aka abnormal uterine bleeding)

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9
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What are the 5 key components to a reproductive history

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  • age of first menarche
  • first day of last menstrual period
  • pattern of bleeding (days, duration, intensity)
  • presence of dysmenorrhea or other sxs
  • family history (age of menarche, dysmenorrhea)
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10
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What are the 3 major components of a sexual history

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  • current sexual activity (hx STIs)
  • contraception or barrier protection
  • pregnancy history
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11
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define thelarche

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appearance of breast tissue primarily d/t action of estradiol from the ovaries

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12
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define pubarche

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appearance of pubic hair primarily from androgens of the adrenal glands

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13
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define menarche

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time of first menstrual bleed often not associated with ovulation & typically caused by estradiol on endometrium

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14
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what is the average age of breast budding

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10.5 years old

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15
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what is the average age of menarche in north america

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age 12.5 about 2.6 years after onset of puberty

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16
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What is the average length of the menstrual cycle

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21-35 days (avg 28 days)
- will peak ate age 25-30 then gradually decline
- more irregular in adolescence
- changes in cycle length happens in follicular phase, luteal phase is a fixed 14 days

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17
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what is the average loss of blood during menstruation

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30-80 mL of blood (avg 40)

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18
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List the 3 forms of estrogen

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  • estradiol (most potent)
  • estrone
  • estriol
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19
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what are the 3 phases of the menstrual/uterine cycle

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  1. menstruation (follicular)
  2. proliferative phase (follicular)
  3. secretory phase (luteal)
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20
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List the ovarian cycle of menstruation

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  1. follicular (proliferative)
  2. ovulation
  3. luteal phase (secretory)
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21
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Describe the hormonal processes of the follicular phase

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high FSH which is later inhibited by estrogen production

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22
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describe the hormonal process during ovulation

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huge spike in LH and slight FSH which triggers ovulation

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23
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describe the hormonal process of the luteal phase

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rising levels of estrogen and progesterone inhibit both LH and FSH

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24
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describe the hormonal process during menstruation

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corpus luteum degenerates and estrogen/progesterone levels fall, FSH levels rise

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25
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Define mittelschmerz

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mid-cycle abdominal pain (+/- clear discharge or bleeding) from follicular release of prostaglandin containing fluid

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26
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describe primary dysmenorrhea

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  • increased prostaglandins causing painful uterine contractions
  • usually starts 1-2 years after menarche
  • likely to improve in women who become pregnant
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27
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define secondary dysmenorrhea

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  • due to pelvic pathology (endometriosis, adenomyosis, adhesions, PID, etc)
  • often seen 25+ years old
  • red flags: uterine bleeding, non-midline pelvic pain, dyspareunia, progression of severity
28
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Describe the presentation of dysmenorrhea (primary/secondary/general & red flags)

29
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Describe the treatment for dysmenorrhea

30
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Describe the etiology of premenstrual syndrome

31
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Describe the presentation of premenstrual syndrome

32
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Describe the treatment of premenstrual syndrome

33
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Describe the presentation of premenstrual dysphoric disorder

34
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Describe the treatment of PMDD

35
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Describe the etiology of menorrhagia

36
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Describe the presentation of menorrhagia

37
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Describe the treatment for menorrhagia

38
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Describe the etiology of dysfunctional uterine bleeding

39
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Describe the diagnosis of dysfunctional uterine bleeding

40
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Describe the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding

41
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Describe the etiology of amenorrhea (primary/secondary)

42
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Describe the presentation of Turner’s Syndrome related amenorrhea

43
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Describe the presentation of an ovarian cause of amenorrhea

44
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Describe the diagnosis of primary/secondary amenorrhea

45
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Describe the treatment for amenorrhea

46
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Describe the etiology of PCOS

47
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Describe the presentation of PCOS

48
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Describe the diagnosis of PCOS

49
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Describe the treatment for PCOS

50
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Describe the etiology of primary ovarian insufficiency

51
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Describe the presentation of primary ovarian insufficiency

52
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Describe the diagnosis of primary ovarian insufficiency

53
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Describe the etiology of a functional ovarian cyst

54
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Describe the presentation of a functional ovarian cyst

55
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Describe the treatment of functional ovarian cysts

56
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Describe the etiology of an ovarian cyst

57
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Describe the diagnosis & treatment of an ovarian cyst

58
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Describe the presentation of a ruptured ovarian cyst & how to diagnose

59
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Describe the treatment of a ruptured ovarian cyst

60
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Describe the etiology of ovarian torsion

61
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Describe the presentation of ovarian torsion

62
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Describe the diagnosis & treatment of ovarian torsion

63
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Describe the etiology of endometriosis

64
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Describe the presentation of endometriosis

65
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Describe the diagnosis of endometriosis

66
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Describe the treatment of endometriosis

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