Reproductive Flashcards
Endometrial (uterine) Cancer Risk Factors:
*Estrogen
*Nulliparity
*Family History
*Diabetes
*Hypertension
*Obesity
*Uterine polyps
*Late Menopause
*Smoking
*Tamoxifen
Endometrial Cancer Interventions:
- Stage 1: Total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingectomy - peritoneum fluid and washings for cytology.
- Stage 2: Radical hysterectomy w/ bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection and removal of upper 3rd vagina.
*Radioactive Therapy: Brachytherapy internal radiation placed by radiologist.
Cervical Cancer Risk Factors:
*Muliparity
*Smoking
*Oral Contraceptives
*STI History
*Obesity
*Family History
*HIV/AIDs
*Under 18 at first intercourse
Cervical Cancer Interventions:
Early Stages: Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), laser therapy, cryotherapy.
Late Stages: Hysterectomy
Nonsurgical Management: Radiation and chemotherapy
Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors:
*Over 40
*Family History
*Diabetes
* Nulliparity
*First pregnancy age 30 and ^
*Breast Cancer
*Colorectal Cancer
*Infertility
*BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations
*Early menarche/late menopause
*Endometriosis
*Obesity/High fat diet
Ovarian Cancer Interventions:
*Surgical: Total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, pelvic and paraaortic lymph node dissection, exploratory laparotomy.
*Nonsurgical: Chemotherapy
*Advanced Metastasis: Palliative end of life care.
Endometrial Cancer CM:
*Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding
*Water bloody vaginal discharge
*Low back or abdominal pain
*Low pelvic pain caused by pressure of enlarged uterus
Cervical Cancer CM:
*Watery blood tinged vaginal discharge that becomes dark and foul smelling.
*Leg pain or swelling of one leg.
*Flank pain
Ovarian Cancer CM:
*Mild - Associated with normal postmenopausal changes or stress.
*Abdominal pain
*Swelling
*Vague GI disturbances like dyspepsia and gas.
Ovarian Cancer Diagnostics:
*Elevated CA-125
*Transvaginal Ultrasound
*CT Scan
*Chest radiograph
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics:
*Abnormal Pap Results
*Coloscopy
Endometrial Cancer Labs:
*CA-125
*Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
*Human Chronic Gonadotropin (hCG)
*CBC
Prostate Cancer Risk Factors:
*Over 65
*Family History
*African Descent
Prostate Cancer Prevention:
*Screening Age 50
* Healthy Diet
* Decrease animal fats
* Increase fruits, veggies, fiber
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Risk Factors:
*Aging
*Androgens
*Obesity
*Diabetes
*Testosterone
*Inactivity