Reproduction pathophysiology Flashcards
What is the pathogenesis of Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder?
A pathogen moves up from the vagina and cervix and infects the pelvic organs.
What are the possible causes of PID?
Bacterial (common), viral, fungal, parasites.
How is PID diagnosed?
Pelvic exam, USS, Endometrial biopsy, laparoscopy.
What is the treatment for PID?
Bed rest, avoid sex, combined AB treatment
Symptoms of PID.
- Abdo pain
- Abnormal bleeding
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
- Painful sex
- Fever, N&V
What is endometriosis?
A disorder where the endometrial tissue grows outside of your uterus.
What is the pathogenesis of endometriosis?
Endometrial cells are transported from the uterine cavity during menstruation and become implanted onto the pelvic and abdominal cavities. This leads to ectopic hormonal fluctuations which alter the menstrual cycle. Each period leads to more scar tissue formation.
What are the symptoms of endometriosis?
- painful periods
- painful ovulation
- pain during or after sex
- Heavy or irregular bleeding
- painful bowel movements or urination
- infertility
What are the symptoms of Cervicitis?
- Painful sex
- Vaginal discharge
- Painful urination
- Vaginal bleeding
What is the cause of Bartholinitis?
Infection (STD) and inflammation
What are the symptoms of Bartholinitis?
- Cyst that is red and painful
- pus visible at duct opening
- infection, fever, malaise
What is the cause of Varicocele?
Faulty or absent valves in the spermatic veins which causes blood to pool in the vein, the veins become swollen. This decreases blood flow to the testes.
What is orchitis?
Inflammation of the testes.
Causes of orchitis.
- STI
- mumps
- prostate or epididymis infection
Symptoms of orchitis.
High fever, redness, swelling and tenderness.
What is balanitis?
Inflammation of the glans penis.
What is the cause of balanitis?
- Poor hygiene in uncircumcised men and Phimosis.
- Mainly in men with DM and candidiasis
What is Phimosis?
Tight foreskin that is unable to retract.
Symptoms of phimosis.
- Forceful or difficult urination
- urinary retention
- dysuria
- painful erection