Module 6 - Womens Health

Question 1

What are 5 risk factors for poor health outcomes in women?

Answer 1

1. Limited physcal activity
2. Obesity
3. Smoking
4. Alcohol
5. Violence

Question 2

What is the leading cause of death for women?

Answer 2

Dementia.

Question 3

In 2016 what percentage of women lived in major cities?

Answer 3

71%

Question 4

How many minutes of physical activity is recommended each week?

Answer 4

150 minutes.

Question 5

1 in ___ women do not meet the recommended amount of physical activity each week.

Answer 5

2

Question 6

What are some diseases and health conditions that affect women?

Answer 6

• polycystic Ovary syndrome,
• Endometriosis,
• cervical cancer,
• ovarian cancer
• uterine cancer.

Question 7

Does chlamydia affect women more seriously?

Answer 7

Yes. It is linked to infertility and ectopic pregnancy.

Question 8

What is the second leading cause of death in women?

Answer 8

Coronoary heart disease (aka ischaemic heart disease)

Question 9

What is endometriosis?

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

How many women does Endometriosis affect?

Answer 10

1 in 10

Question 11

Which cancer is the most commonly diagnosed in women?

Answer 11

Breast cancer.

Question 12

What does menopause mean?

Answer 12

The last menstrual period a woman experiences.

Question 13

When does menopause generally occur?

Answer 13

Between 45 and 55 years.

Question 14

What are some symptoms of menopause?

Answer 14

• hot flushes
• night sweats
• bodily aches and pains
• dry skin
• vaginal dryness
• loss of libido
• urinary frequency
• thinning of scalp and skin changes

Question 15

What is the pelvic floor?

Answer 15

A group of muscles and ligaments that suport the bladder,uterus and bowel.

Question 16

What is the role of the pelvic floor?

Answer 16

The role of the pelvic floor muscles is to prevent incontinence and prolapse of the bladder, uterus and bowel.

Question 17

What can cause the pelvic floor to weaken?

Answer 17

• childbirth
• obesity
• constipation
• heavy lifting
• growing older

Question 18

How many women experience violence?

Answer 18

2 in 5.

Question 19

Approximately how many women were born overseas?

Answer 19

1 in 3

Question 20

Australian woment have the ___ highest life expectancy in the world.

Answer 20

8th

Question 21

What percentage of Australian women smoke?

Answer 21

11%

Question 22

The diagnosis of PCOS is _______________ in Australia.

Answer 22

Increasing.

Question 23

A lump found in a breast can indicate….

Name 5 possibilities.

Answer 23

1. Breast cancer
2. Mastitis
3. Inflamed lymph node
4. Fibroadenoma
5. Injury or Truama

Question 24

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?

Answer 24

Herpes

Question 25

What is mastitis?

Answer 25

Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast that can lead to infection.

Question 26

What are some common causes of mastitis?

Answer 26

• 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

Question 27

What are the signs and symptoms of mastitis?

Answer 27

• A red, sore area on the breast
• Flu-like symptoms – feeling hot and cold with aching joints