Reproductive Flashcards

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ENDOMETRIOSIS

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Endometrial tissue growing outside of the uterus;

the implantation and growth of endometrial tissue occurs outside of the uterine cavity.

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HPV (HUMAN PAPILLOMA-VIRUS)

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-can cause genital warts

-can place one at risk for cervical cancer

Condylomata acuminata, or anogenital warts, are benign growths caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).

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NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE (GONORRHEA)

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associated with pelvic inflammatory disease (common)

-affects the columnar epithelial cells in the genitourinary system

-contagious even if symptoms are not present

-dysuria, white/yellow discharge from penis, and redness and swelling at urinary meatus

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SYPHILLIS

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organism causing it is called Treponema pallidum

Primary-Sores

Secondary-rashes; hands, feet, mouth, vagina, anus

Latent-Dormant
-Tertiary stage: can lead to systemic vascular damage, can damage many different organs

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CHLAMYDIA

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neonatal conjunctivitis can be spread to newborn during the birthing process.

pain when urinating.
unusual vaginal discharge.
pain in the abdomen or pelvis.
pain during or after intercourse.
bleeding between periods.

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HERPES SIMPLEX 1

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Oral to Oral Transmission
Cold Sores

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HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE 2

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can recur periodically

-can pass from mother to child

-skin-to-skin transmissibility

-can spread even when lesions aren’t visible

-sexually transmitted causes genital herpes

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POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

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-associated with hirsutism, amenorrhea, and infertility

-cystic ovaries

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CYSTOCELE

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Prolapse of a part of the bladder into the vaginal canal can occur.

-A condition where supportive tissues around the vaginal wall weaken and stretchl

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VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS

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“yeast (fungal)
may have thick, white discharge (vaginal)

-itching (vaginal)

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EPIDIDYMITIS

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inflammation of the epidiymis, a coiled tube on the back of the testicle.

-red, swollen, tender area on scrotum may be assessed

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BALANTIS

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inflammation of the glans penis

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BREAST CANCER

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breast self exams are recommended once a month

-one of first signs is a painless lump
mammograms every year after 40

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TESTICULAR TORSION

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-medical emergency

Sudden, Severe Pain and Swelling

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MENSTRUATION TERMS

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Polymenorrhea: menstrual cycle shorter than 21 days

Dysmenorrhea:Painful Menstruation

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Amenorrhea

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Suppression or absence of menstruation

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Dysmenorrhea

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Painful Menstruation

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MENOPAUSE

Perimenopause

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perimenopause: You can see dysfunctional uterine bleeding and irregularities (associated with irregular estrogen production)

-Menstruation stops when estrogen gets really low (decreased estrogen secretion)

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