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Menstruation Disorders Flashcards

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What are the 3 phases of the Menstrual Cycle?

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  1. Follicular (days 1-14)
  2. Ovulatory (days 14-17)
  3. Luteal (days 15-28
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LH and FSH promote ovarian synthesis of what two things?

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  1. Follicles

2. Ovum (egg)

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What do the follicles secrete? At what phase?

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Estrogen; follicular

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What is Primary Dysmenorrhea?

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Lower ab pain

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When does Primary Dysmenorrhea occur?

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During Ovulatory phase

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What is the pathophysiology of Primary Dysmenorrhea?

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  1. Release of prostaglandins + leukotriens
  2. Increased vasopressin
  3. Stimulation of vasoconstriction + uterine contraction
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What are some RX that are excluded from Primary Dysmenorrhea?

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  1. Warfarin
  2. Heparin
  3. Lithium
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Which OTC therapies risk harm to the fetus in pregnancy for Primary Dysmenorrhea?

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Ibuprofen + Naproxen

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Which OTC therapies is excreted into breast milk?

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Naproxen + Aspirin

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What is the preferred first-line therapy for Primary Dysmenorrhea?

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NSAIDS

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What are some pharmacological Tx for Premenstrual Syndrome?

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If mild, NSAIDS + Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) + Calcium w/ Vit. D (which can prevent PMS symptoms) + Magnesium

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Which Tx for Premenstrual Syndrome causes constipation?

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Calcium w/ Vit. D

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Which Tx for Premenstrual Syndrome causes diarrhea?

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Magnesium

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What are the OTC diuretics for PMS?

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  1. Ammonium chloride
  2. Caffeine in combination
  3. Pamabrom in combination
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Should you recommend Pamprin or Midol for PMS?

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No, NSAIDs are better

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16
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What was the strongest predictor of risk for Toxic Shock Syndrome?

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Use of tampons

17
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What should you use for nearly eliminate risk for Toxic Shock Syndrome?

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Sanitary pads

18
Q

Which bacteria caused Toxic Shock Syndrome?

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S. aureus

19
Q

If you dont use sanitary pads for Toxic Shock Syndrome, what else can you use?

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Low absorbency tampons

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