reproductive Flashcards
genital herpes
Avoid sexual activity when lesions are present as the virus spreads through contact with the lesion; barrier contraception is not sufficient during an outbreak (Option 1). After the outbreak has resolved, condoms should be used in future sexual encounters as transmission is possible even in the absence of active lesions.
Keep the area with lesions clean and dry.
Avoid use of perfumed soaps and bubble baths.
Maintain proper hand hygiene and avoid touching the lesions to prevent spreading.
Use sitz baths and oatmeal baths to provide comfort and relief of itching and burning.
health promotion strategies for postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women should consume plenty of calcium-rich foods (eg, dairy products; green, leafy vegetables), engage in weight-bearing exercise, monitor cholesterol levels, consider dietary counseling to maintain a healthy weight, eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and seek support for any emotional symptoms.
Endometriosis
an often painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus — the endometrium — grows outside your uterus.
Infertility
inability to conceive after unprotected intercourse (ie, no contraceptive use) for >12 months. Factors contributing to female infertility include hormonal dysfunction (eg, polycystic ovarian syndrome) with anovulation, high or low BMI, and conditions that can lead to reproductive tract scarring and damage (eg, infection, endometriosis).
pelvic inflammatory disease
through a sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea or mycoplasma genitalium. These bacteria usually only infect the cervix, where they can be easily treated with antibiotics. risk factors Multiple sexual partners
History of chlamydia or gonorrhea
History of pelvic inflammatory disease
Partner with a sexually transmitted infection
Lack of consistent barrier contraception use
Age 15-25
cervical cap
The cervical cap is a barrier method of contraception used with spermicide. It can be inserted several hours before intercourse and should be left in place for at least 6 hours after. Its use during menses increases the risk of toxic shock syndrome.
pap testing
Pap testing for cervical cancer allows early detection of cervical dysplasia and is initiated at age ≥21, regardless of sexual activity history. Women who have had their uterus and cervix removed for reasons unrelated to cervical cancer and those age ≥65-70 may usually discontinue screening.
Inflammatory breast disease
an aggressive breast cancer with symptoms of red, warm, peau d’orange breast tissue. A breast mass may or may not be present.
sexual assault victims
determining whether evidence has been compromised (eg, shower, bath, douche), date of the last menstrual period, and current method of birth control. The nurse should inform the client about the pelvic examination, assess and thoroughly document all physical injuries on a body map, and provide prophylactic therapies for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy.
open radical prostatectomy contraindicated
void anything that could cause strain on the rectal area. Straining, suppositories, and enemas are contraindicated in these clients, and interventions should be implemented to prevent constipation.
clomiphene
used to induce ovulation (egg production) in women who do not produce ova (eggs) but wish to become pregnant (infertility). necessary to engage in frequent sexual intercourse 5 days after completing the medication regimen. Clomiphene may cause mood swings, nausea, hot flashes, and headaches and increases the risk of multiple gestation.
phenylketonuria
a rare inherited disorder that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body. PKU is caused by a change in the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene. This gene helps create the enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine. deficiency or absence of an enzyme required to metabolize phenylalanine found in protein foods. To prevent teratogenic effects, the client should follow a low-phenylalanine diet by avoiding meat, eggs, and other high-protein foods before and during pregnancy.
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
associated with genital warts and cervical cancer. Condoms used during sex decrease, but do not completely eliminate, the risk of transmission. Prevention includes vaccination against HPV, preferably before sexual activity begins, and safe sex practices.
testicular self-examination (TSE) instructions
Perform TSE monthly on the same day (easy to remember)
Perform TSE while taking a warm shower or bath as warm temperatures will relax the scrotal tissue and make the testis hang lower in the scrotum
Use both hands to feel each testis separately
Palpate each testicle gently, using the thumb and first 2 fingers
Check that the testicle is normally egg-shaped and movable with a smooth surface
Serosanguinous
may also appear more red, indicating an active bleed, open wound, or hemorrhage.