OB Chapters 3&4 Flashcards
eggs are also called
ova
oocytes
breast includes
accessory organs
nipple
areola
lobes
alveolar and lactiferous glands
lobes in the breast are for…
lubrication
engorged breast causes
mastitis (inflammation of breast tissue that can lead to infection)
mastitis treatment
-antibiotics given to prevent patient from being septic
-can continue to breastfeed, considered safe
mastitis S/S
flu like symptoms
-fever
-chills
-shivers
-body aches
-sweating
engorged breasts caused by
not breastfeeding every 2-3 hours
interventions for engorged breasts
-pump breast milk
hot compress or put under hot water
ovarian cycle
-1 million oocytes at birth
-200K-400K by puberty
-age 35: fewer than 100K
ovulation cycle
-occurs on the 14th day
-temp rises 0.5-1 degree F
ovum lifespan
24 hours
sperm can live in female body for up to
3-5 days
menstruation is
-expulsion of uterine lining occuring monthly
-marks the beginning and end of each menstrual cycle
mencarche is…
establishment of menstruation in females
menopause
period ends
menstrual disorders include
-ammenorhea
-dysmenorrhea
-abnormal uterine bleeding
-premenstrual syndrome
-premenstrual dysphoric disorder
-endometriosis
amenorrhea
absence of a period
dysmenorrhea
painful period
abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)
excessive bleeding
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
mood swings
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
severe PMS that can lead to depression
endometriosis
thickening of the uterine lining
endometriosis complications
-infertility
-scarring tissues around uterus
-difficulty for sperm and egg to penetrate through scarring tissue
PMS and PMDD tool
A.C.D.H.O
A.C.D.H.O
A - anxiety (difficulty sleeping, tense, mood swings, clumsiness
C - cravings (craving sweets, salty foods, chocolate)
D - depression (feeling of low self esteem, anger, hysphoria
H - hydration (weight gain, abdominal bloating, breast tenderness, ankle swelling)
O - other (hot flashes, cold swears, N/V, change in bowel habits, aches, acne breakouts)
TX for PMS & PMDD
exercise
vitamins
B6 supplements
analgesics (if needed)
eating well
Magnesium (lowers cortisol levels and balances progesterone)
Infertility
inability to conceive a child within 1 year of regular unprotected sex
infertility causes
-some medications
-abortions
-amenorrhea
-substance abuse
-obesity
-PCOS
-endometriosis
fertility drugs
-clomephine citrate (clomid)
-human menopausal gonadotropin (HMG/Pergonal)
Artificial insemination
clomephine citrate method of action
-NONsteroidal synthetic antiestrogen used to induce ovulation
-typically D/C’ed after 3 cycles
HMG (Pergonal) method of action
induces ovulation by direct stimulation of ovarian follicle
Infertility Diagnostic Procedures for females
-assess uterine/vaginal anomalies
-hormone analysis
-postcoital test
ultrasound
-hysterosalpingography
-hysteroscopy
-laparoscopy
Infertility Diagnostic Procedures for Males
semen analysis (40% male factor for infertility)
-semen in a cup (must be sent w/i 1 hour)
-no sex for 2-5 days before sample
-if done at home, must be taken into lab w/n 4-6 hours
Infertility Diagnostic tests nonspecific
-home ovulation predictor kit
-clomiphene citrate (clomid) challenge test
-hysterosalpingogram
-laparoscopy
nursing interventions
-encourage couples to express and discuss feelings
-infertility is a major life stressor
-assist couple to consider other options
-provide education
-explain role of genetic counselor or reproductive specialist
-monitor for adverse effects related to meds
-use of meds can increase risk of mulitple births by 25%
Contraception types
-behavioral
-hormonal
-barroer
-permanent
Behavioral Method
-abstinence
-fertility awareness (cervical mucus ovulation method, basal body temperature, symptothermal method, standard days method, 2 day method)
-withdrawal
-lactational amenorrhea method
cervical mucus ovulation method
jelly like discharge, making it easier for sperm to travel
basal body temperature (BBT)
-checking body temperature to see of you’re ovulating
-temp is lowest during the morning
-1 to 2 days before ovulation, temperature rises 0.5-1 degree F in comparison to baseline
-can be higher for up to 3 days
Symptothermal method
-combination of cervical discharge method and BBT