Module 6 - Womens Health Flashcards
What are 5 risk factors for poor health outcomes in women?
- Limited physcal activity
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- Violence
What is the leading cause of death for women?
Dementia.
In 2016 what percentage of women lived in major cities?
71%
How many minutes of physical activity is recommended each week?
150 minutes.
1 in ___ women do not meet the recommended amount of physical activity each week.
2
What are some diseases and health conditions that affect women?
- polycystic Ovary syndrome,
- Endometriosis,
- cervical cancer,
- ovarian cancer
- uterine cancer.
Does chlamydia affect women more seriously?
Yes. It is linked to infertility and ectopic pregnancy.
What is the second leading cause of death in women?
Coronoary heart disease (aka ischaemic heart disease)
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when cells similar to those that line the uterus are found in other parts of the body. It most commonly occurs in the pelvis and can affect a woman’s reproductive organs.
How many women does Endometriosis affect?
1 in 10
Which cancer is the most commonly diagnosed in women?
Breast cancer.
What does menopause mean?
The last menstrual period a woman experiences.
When does menopause generally occur?
Between 45 and 55 years.
What are some symptoms of menopause?
- hot flushes
- night sweats
- bodily aches and pains
- dry skin
- vaginal dryness
- loss of libido
- urinary frequency
- thinning of scalp and skin changes
What is the pelvic floor?
A group of muscles and ligaments that suport the bladder,uterus and bowel.
What is the role of the pelvic floor?
The role of the pelvic floor muscles is to prevent incontinence and prolapse of the bladder, uterus and bowel.
What can cause the pelvic floor to weaken?
- childbirth
- obesity
- constipation
- heavy lifting
- growing older
How many women experience violence?
2 in 5.
Approximately how many women were born overseas?
1 in 3
Australian woment have the ___ highest life expectancy in the world.
8th
What percentage of Australian women smoke?
11%
The diagnosis of PCOS is _______________ in Australia.
Increasing.
A lump found in a breast can indicate….
Name 5 possibilities.
- Breast cancer
- Mastitis
- Inflamed lymph node
- Fibroadenoma
- Injury or Truama
Olivia is 23 years old and is sexually active. She has noticed painful blister like lesion to her vulva, they get worse when she is experiencing stress or feeling unwell and are associated with dysuria.
What sexually transmitted Infection could Olivia be experiencing?
Herpes
What is mastitis?
Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast that can lead to infection.
What are some common causes of mastitis?
- Poor attachment to the breast
- Nipple damage
- A long break between breastfeeds
- Breasts that are too full
- Blocked milk ducts
- Stopping breastfeeding too quickly
- Overly tight bra
- A baby with tongue-tie who is having problems attaching to the breast
What are the signs and symptoms of mastitis?
- A red, sore area on the breast
- Flu-like symptoms – feeling hot and cold with aching joints
