reproductive Flashcards
BV
Bacterial vaginosis
AMN
Amniocenteis
L & D
Labor & Delivery
HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
HPV
Human papilloma virus
IUD
Intrauterine device
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Trich
Trichomoniasis
Menarche
Beginning of menstrual function
Menopause
Normal termination of menstrual function
Perimenopause
Transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all
Amenorrhea
Abnormal absence of menstrual periods for 3 or more months
Dysmenorrhea
Pain caused by uterine cramps during menstrual period
Estradiol
Estrogens
Estradiol MOA
Developing & maintaining female reproductive system & secondary sex characteristics
Involved in shaping skeleton and inhibiting bone resorption
Estradiol indications
Treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms
Prevention of osteoporosis
Estradiol adverse effects
Vaginal bleeding, breast tenderness, nausea and vomiting
Estradiol key facts
Contraindications: pregnancy, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding; known or suspected breast cancer, active thromboembolic disorder, severe liver disease
Estradiol counseling
Increase risk of endometrial carcinoma in postmenopausal women
Women with uterus should also receive monthly progestins