MIH #2 Flashcards
Alterations in pelvic support
Structural Disorders: Uterus and Vagina
Benign neoplasms
Ovarian cysts, uterine polyps, leiomyomas
the uterus tilts posteriorly and cervix rotates anteriorly.
Uterine displacement
After pregnancy The ligaments go back the normal within 2 months.
Uterine displacement
Back pain, painful sex, more severe PMS due to alteration of structures.
Uterine displacement
Can note during labor or post. Can see on ultrasound.
Uterine displacement
Cystocele-
protrusion of the bladder through the vagina causes- childbirth, age, obesity.
S/Sx Cystocele-
urinary incontinence and sensation of heaviness in the vagina
Rectocele-
herniation of the anterior rectal wall through vaginal tissue.
Genital Fistulas-
perforation between genitals and other organs.
Genital Fistulas S/Sx;
urine, gas, and feces coming out of vagina
Urinary Incontinence- occurs in __ of females.
75%
Urinary Incontinence
Involuntary leakage of urine.
Urinary Incontinence Risk factors
age obesity, smoking, hx of vaginal delivery, increase in carotene (the more pregnancies) the more risk.
Uterine prolapse and Genital fistulas Tx:
surgical intervention
Related to decrease pelvic muscles that is caused by
child birth
Can be congenital(present at birth)-
structural disorders
Uterine prolapse-
uterus protrudes through the vagina- more serious than uterine displacement. Bc risk for infection- insides are falling out.
Ovarian cysts are
Dependent on hormonal influences associated with menstrual cycle
most common ovarian cysts.
Follicular cysts-
Occur in normal ovaries of young females.
Follicular cysts-
Typically are not going to experience any symptoms unless rupture which causes pelvic pain.
Follicular cysts-
If the cyst does not rupture then it is going to shrink within 2-3 cycles
Follicular cysts-
Small follicular cysts-Tx:
Nsaids,
contraceptives(suppress ovulation, the hormones influence the cyst)
Large follicular cysts-Tx:-
surgical removal
endocrine imbalance
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)-
Estrogen-elevated
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)-
Testosterone-elevated
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)-
LH-elevated
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)-
FSH- decreased
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)-
Multiple cyst formation, lots of follicular cysts causes increase of estrogen in body
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)-
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Clinical manifestations-
can vary.
Obesity, hirsutism- excessive hair growth, irregular menses, infertility, and glucose intolerance (High levels of insulin)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Medical management-
managed with oral contraceptives and metformin (type two diabetes tx, glucose)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Nursing Interventions-
tx or intervene any physical problem and consider psychological aspects
Uterine polyps- Originate in __ and or ____ tissue.
endometrium, cervix
Tumors arise from the mucosa of the cervix
Uterine polyps-
May be removed surgically.
Uterine polyps-
If in the cervix its going to be an outpatient sugery. If endometrium surgery longer stay
Uterine polyps-
Most common age group multiparous (multiple pregnancies>2) women >40 years.
Uterine polyps-
All polups surgically removed are send to pathology to determine
bengin or malignant
Want the pt to be on pelvic rest (no tampons, sex, douching) for one week bc increase risk of infection
Uterine polyps post op
If any s/sx of infection or excessive bleeding seek medical attention
Uterine polyps post op
AKA fibroid tumors, fibromas, myomas, or fibromyomas
Leiomyomas
MOST common type of benign tumor-
Leiomyomas
most common in African American women, nulliparous (never been pregnant) women and obese women
Leiomyomas
Is it slow growing? Yes
Leiomyomas
Originates from the muscle of the Uterus muscle
Leiomyomas
Rarely becomes malignant
Leiomyomas
Growth is influenced by ovarian hormones.
Leiomyomas
Spontaneously shrink after Menopause due to decrease in cirulainting ovarian hormones
Leiomyomas
Typically asymptomatic.
Leiomyomas
if tumor is big they expense complications.
Leiomyomas
Leiomyomas small tumors:
abnormal uterine bleeding- risk for anemia.
Leiomyomas Big tumors-
back pain, lower abdominal pressure, interfere with bowel movements- constipation and cause dysmenorrhea.
Influenced by estrogen- neoplasms.
Leiomyomas
Can effect implantation and the maintance of pregnancy.
Leiomyomas
Could be caused by chronic miscarriages or preterm labor.
Leiomyomas
Leiomyomas Medical Management
NSAIDs, oral contraception’s, Growth Hormone agonist. Help decrease size of the fibroid.
Leiomyomas Medical Management Uterine artery embolization performed-
cut off supply to fibroid which causes to shrink
Leiomyomas Surgical Management Laser or Operative removal-
smaller fibroids that are easier to destroy.
Leiomyomas Surgical Management Surgical intervention-
myomectomy for removing large fibroid. Comparing size to 12 week fetus.
considerations when removing entire uterus.
Leiomyomas Surgical Management Hysterectomy-
Severe bleeding, risk for infection, pt signed consent.
Leiomyomas Surgical Management Hysterectomy-
Stay in hospital for couple days after procedure, manage pain and psychosocial considerations- depressed
Leiomyomas Surgical Management Hysterectomy-
If causes excessive bleeding or obstructing other organs causes hysterectomy.
Leiomyomas Surgical Management Hysterectomy-
Malignant Neoplasms:
Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cancer of the Cervix, Cancer of the Vulva, Cancer of the Vagina
Slow- growing w/ a good prognosis
Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial Cancer MOST SIGNIFICANT risk factor
Obesity, nulliparity, infertility, late onset menopause, diabetes, hypertension, PCOS, Hx of ovarian or breast cancer, hormonal imbalance
Endometrial Cancer Cardinal sign of endometrial cancer:
abnormal uterine bleeding!!
Endometrial Cancer s/sx:
bloody mucous vaginal discharge, accompanied by lower back pain, abdominal pain
Endometrial Cancer Dx studies-
pap, endometrial biopsy, pelvic exam could reveal a mass
Most common cancer of reproductive system
Endometrial Cancer
Over __ women are diagnosed with some type of gynecological cancer annually
100,000
Obesity,- For occurrence of
gynecological cancer
Tamoxifen use increase risk for
gynecological cancer
Does not spread
Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial Cancer TX:
hysterectomy even if caught in early stages. Chemotherapy common tx for advanced stages.
antiestrogen meds.
Endometrial Cancer Most significant risk factor-
hormonal imbalance
2nd most common reproductive cancer
Ovarian Cancer-
Ovarian Cancer- Symptoms are vague-
urinary urgency, frequency, abnormal bloating, and increase in abdominal girth, pelvic abdominal pain. Or when eating feeling fullness quickly.
Ovarian Cancer- Definitive screenings/tests do not exist-
when found it is at a very advanced stage.
Unknown cause
Ovarian Cancer-
Ovarian Cancer- Risk factors:
Nulliparity (no births)
Infertility
Previous breast cancer
Family history
Ethnicity- European Americans higher risk
Ovarian Cancer-Treatment
Surgical removal-, cytoreductive surgery- remove some of the masses from big tumor to make smaller,
antineoplastic surgery, chemotherapy, & radiation- 3 used in combination
3rd most common type of reproductive cancer.
Cancer of the Cervix
begins as lesions to the cervix and spread to vaginal mucosa, pelvic wall, and to bowel or bladder.
Cancer of the Cervix
Incidence highest in Hispanic women.
Cancer of the Cervix
90% of cervical cancers are caused by
HPV.
Cancer of the Cervix Dx:
Reliable method-pap smear, detects 90% of malignancies
Colposcopy- magnified cervix to see abnormal cells
Biopsy- removal of cervical tissue to see if cells are malignant
Cancer of the Cervix Medical-surgical management-
radiation, cryosurgery- remove tumor, laser ablation
If Cancer of the Cervix is invasive-
hysterectomy indicated.
hysterectomy non electively or sooner than women would like-
psychosocial aspects bc cannot have children ever again.
Not many symptoms- could experience pain after intercourse, rectal bleeding, hematuria if it is spread, back and leg pain
Cancer of the Cervix
Abnormal bleeding leads to anemia
depending on the extent of the cervical cancer
Cancer of the Cervix
Combination of radiation and chemotherapy
Cancer of the Cervix
4th most common GYN cancer
Cancer of the Vulva
Slow growth, metastasize fairly late
Cancer of the Vulva
90% survival rate
Cancer of the Vulva
Most common site labia majora
Cancer of the Vulva
Cancer of the Vulva Treatment:
Laser surgery
Cryosurgery
Electrosurgical excision
Vulvectomy
1%-3% of GYN cancer (extremely rare)
Cancer of the Vagina
50% of cases occur between the ages of 70-90 years
Cancer of the Vagina
Cancer of the Vagina Potential causes:
Vaginal irritation
Vaginal trauma
Genital viruses
Occurrence 1 out of 100 women.
Cancer & Pregnancy
Cancer during reproductive years is
infrequent.
A lot of therapeutic concerns occurs- faces choice with
continuing or terminating pregnancy.
Fetus is most at risk for congenital anomalies due to treatment of the cancer during to
1st trimester.
Cancer & Pregnancy Therapeutic issues
Continue or terminate the pregnancy
Timing of therapies such as chemo, radiation therapy, and surgery is affected
Most frequent types of cancer that occur during pregnancy
breast, cervical, leukemia, Hodgkin disease, melanoma, thyroid, colon
Cancer & Pregnancy Treatment options
Chemo or Radiation
Pregnancy after cancer treatment
Delay of __ from end of therapy to conception is advised.
2 years
If becoming pregnant before 2 years Increasing chance of
miscarriage and teratogenic
Cancer & Pregnancy Types of threats to fetus-
risk for death, chemo and radiation- impact growth and development of the fetus.
A woman has just been diagnosed with asymptomatic uterine fibroids. The client asks the nurse, “Do I need to have my uterus removed?” Which is the best response by the nurse?
“Your practitioner can help you decide whether you need a hysterectomy.”
not scope of practice.
Depends of severity of the symptoms, age of pt and pt childbearing
Intentional prevention of pregnancy.
Contraception-
Keeping egg and sperm apart
Contraception-
Be aware of own personal beliefs.
Contraception-
Before educating make sure no bias.
Contraception-
Make sure not imposing own beliefs to clients beliefs.
Contraception-
device or practice to decrease the risk of conception
Birth Control-
Conscious decisions on when to conceive
Family Planning-
Who makes decision to practice contraception-
woman (main) and significant other. Not what the nurse thinks
understand pts need for education
Contraception-
Informed Consent
BRAIDED
B:
benefits
R:
risks- adverse effects from meds
A:
alternatives-nonpharmacological
I:
inquiries: chance to ask questions bc of many types
D:
Decisions- pt decides. Provider gives guidance.
E:
explanations- we make sure knowledgeable
D:
documentation- Education, informed consent, options discussed, rationales why this is the best option for the pt.
Half of pregnancies in US are
unplanned.
US has highest rate of unintended teen pregnancy.
Bc vary in states, access in contraceptives, abortion clinic access, cultures, stigma of birth control.
Public health office-
teen obtaining contraceptives
US is on the scale bc it is considered
wealthiest country
Speak teens alone, like an adult, giving education of
options/abstinence.
STDs/STIs educate S/Sx, condoms, getting tested-
getting over barriers of educating teens
Natural Family Planning- considers cultural and religious aspects.
Fertility Awareness Based methods (FABs)-
Only type of contraception that is recognized by roman catholic church.
Fertility Awareness Based methods (FABs)-
Pts are avoiding intercourse during fetal periods.
Fertility Awareness Based methods (FABs)-
Key Components
Avoid Intercourse during fertile periods
Combine charting menstrual cycle with abstinence
Track fertility
Approaches to natural family planning
Calendar-based methods
Symptom-based method
Biological Markers
App for fertility based awareness
Charting fetal cycles with
abstinence.
Vasal temperatures, tracking cycles, discharge, ovulation tests-
knowing fertile period.
Calendar based methods, calendar rhythm based on
standard days.
Depends on stress diet medications-
calendar based method
Assessing cervical mucous-
ovulation and vasal body temperature- symptom based
Biological markers utilizing at home-
ovulation tests at home
Phone apps-
tracking fertility to know optimal timing to avoid intercourse
Women need to know that ovum once it is released it is fertile for
24 hours
Methods of Contraception
Spermicides, Barrier Methods
Nonoxynol-9 (N-9) reduces sperm motility
Spermicides
Typical failure rate in the first year of spermicidal use alone is
29%
Barrier Methods
condoms, diaphragm, cervical caps, contraceptive sponge
Condoms:
Male & Female (Vaginal sheath)- Barrier methods- male, female condoms
4 types of traditional
Diaphragms
Is best that the female is formally fitted.
Diaphragms
Utilize spermicide and device should stay in place at least 6 hours after intercourse.
Diaphragms
Failure rate if used correctly- 14%
Diaphragms
FemCap available in U.S.- fit tighter around the cervical opening.
Cervical caps:
Is best that the female is formally fitted.
Cervical caps:
Utilize spermicide and device should stay in place at least 6 hours after intercourse.
Cervical caps:
Failure rate if used correctly- 14%.
Cervical caps:
Failure rate is 29% after vaginal birth with caps and diaphragm
Cervical caps and diaphragm
Contraceptive sponge
Today Sponge
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) risks are present with
diaphragms, cervical caps and sponges
can occur with tampon use and leaving diaphragm, cervical cap and sponges in place for a long amount of time.
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
Caused by staphylococcus aureus.
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
Fever, discharge- S/sx of sepsis.
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
4 types of Diaphragms-
coil spring, arching, flat spring, wide seal rim
Hormonal methods
Available in varying formulations and administration
>100 different formulations available
Combined Contraceptives
Oral, Injections, Transdermal, Vaginal ring
Combined estrogen progestin.
Oral Combined Contraceptives
Taken PO.
Oral Combined Contraceptives
Easy to take and highly effective if taken correctly.
Oral Combined Contraceptives
relatively safe.
Oral Combined Contraceptives
Help to inhibit ovulation for hormonal methods.
Oral Combined Contraceptives
Suppressing surge of LH.
Oral Combined Contraceptives
both estrogen and progestin.
Combined injections-
Prevent surge of LH to suppress ovulation.
Combined injections-
Patches.
Transdermal
Placed weekly for 3 weeks and on 4th week the pt is patch free.
Transdermal
Rotating sites every time placing new patch on
Transdermal
both estrogen and progestin.
Suppressing surge of LH.
Transdermal
Combined inserted first 5 days of a cycle.
Vaginal Ring
After insertion pt required to have backup birth control 7 days after.
Vaginal Ring
Removed every three weeks. Ring free for 1 week.
Vaginal Ring
both estrogen and progestin.
Suppressing surge of LH.
Vaginal Ring
When educating s/sx from birth control put emphasis about cardiac problems-
HTN should not have combined contraceptives.
Warning signs to teach patients starting or taking combined oral contraceptives (COCs):
ACHES
A:
Abdominal pain may indicate a problem with the liver or gallbladder.
C:
Chest pain or shortness of breath may indicate possible clot problem within the lungs or heart.
H:
Headaches (sudden or persistent) may be caused by cardiovascular accident or hypertension.
E:
Eye problems may indicate vascular accident or hypertension.
S:
Severe leg pain may indicate a thromboembolic process. Common in patient with nuvaring.
combined oral contraceptives (COCs): Other s/sx;
increase risk of stroke, Heart attack, pseudomenstration- vaginal bleeding or spotting.
People placed on contra for heavy menstrual periods or excessive bleeding/
common with IUDs
Ask patient baseline and follow up with them
combined oral contraceptives (COCs):
Oral contraceptives on antibiotics
must need back of contraceptives
Too much estrogen impacts Cardiovascular system-
causes dizziness, fluid retention, leg cramps, high blood pressure
Progestin-only Contraception
Oral, Injectable, Implantable
failure rate it 9%.
Oral
[Minipill]
Important for pts to take same time everyday.
Oral
[Minipill]
Progestin increase viscosity of the cervical mucous (thick) so sperm cannot move through and make it to the egg.
Oral
[Minipill]
Decreases motility of fallopian tubes.
Oral
[Minipill]
Also interferes with LH surge.
Oral
[Minipill]
Good for breast feeding moms.
Progestin only
Oral
[Minipill]
Highly effective. Long acting.
Injectable
[Depo-provera]
given every 11-13 weeks.
Injectable
[Depo-provera]
More unfavorable side effects- weight gain and depression more than the pill.
Injectable
[Depo-provera]
Slows down motility and increase viscosity of cervical mucous.
Injectable
[Depo-provera]
Inhibit LH surge but also inhibits FSH.
Progestin only
Injectable
[Depo-provera]
Duration: Rod inserted underneath the skin. Lasts three yrs. Progestin only
Implantable
[Nexplanon]
Good for Cardiovascular disease pts.
Progestin-only Contraception
Safer than combined contraceptives
Progestin-only Contraception
Causes S/E- weight gain, depression, acne, increases risk of yeast infections bc of thick cervical mucous.
Progestin-only Contraception
Small T-shaped device inserted into the uterine cavity
Intrauterine devices (IUDs)
ParaGard Copper T 380A (effective for up to 10 years)
There are four FDA-approved IUDs:
Mirena (releases levonorgestrel; effective for up to 5 years)
There are four FDA-approved IUDs:
Liletta (releases levonorgestrel; effective for up to 3 years)
There are four FDA-approved IUDs:
Skyla (releases levonorgestrel; effective for up to 3 years)
There are four FDA-approved IUDs:
The typical failure rate in the first year of use is 0.2%
IUDs
Offers no protection against STIs or HIV
IUDs
Important client education; signs of potential complications: ACHES
IUDs
Lasts from 3 to 10 years.
IUDs
Don’t offer protection with STDs.
IUDs
Important to educate on the S/E using the ACHES acronym
Abdominal pain
Chest pain
Headaches
Eye problems
Severe leg pain
IUDs
Levonorgestrel-
synthetic estrogen
Advanced practice or medical provider does this.
IUD
Can cause miscarriages, fertility issues
IUD
Permanent Sterilization:
surgical procedures intended to render a person infertile