Menstrual Disorders Flashcards
Term for the absence or suppression of menstruation (6+ months for medical definition)
amenorrhea
Premenstrual syndrome is also called….
congestive dysmenorrhea
late luteal phase dysphoric disorder
premenstrual tension
When does PDD usually occur?
the week preceding menstruation
PDD usually ____ in severity as menopause approaches, or with age/number of children.
increases
____ is the 2nd leading cause of absenteeism from work/school
dysmenorrhea
Which tends to last longer? Primary or secondary dysmenorrhea?
Secondary (>3 days)
Diagnosis of endometriosis is done via?
laparoscopy
What is menorrhagia?
excessive bleeding during menstruation
True or false? You should avoid heat or hydro treatments over the abdominal area during menstruation.
true
Where is McBurney’s point?
2/3 of the way from the right navel to the right ASIS
4 quadrant palpation: what would crunching/crepitus of abdominal wall indicate?
gas or fluid within subcutaneous tissues
4 quadrant palpation: what would a bulge indicate?
possibly a hernia, lipomas
4 quadrant palpation: what would a doughy feel indicate?
ascites
4 quadrant palpation: what would a tense abdominal wall indicate?
fluid distension
No abdominal massage should be used days ___ of menstruation.
1-2
