Reproductive System Flashcards
What are the essential organs for the female reproductive system?
ovaries
Where are ovaries located?
in posterior pelvis at the end of the fallopian tubes, bilaterally
Which hormones do the ovaries produce?
estrogen & progesterone
Ovaries contain what kind of cells?
follicle cells
What are inside of the follicle cells?
oocytes (eggs)
What are fimbriae?
finger-like projections at the end of fallopian tubes that massage ovaries to stimulate release of egg
What is the broad ligament?
a fascia that seperates the uterus from the bladder
What are the 3 layers of the uterus?
perimetrium: peritoneal fascia covering, outer layer
Myometrium: muscular middle layer
Endometrium: innermost layer, made up of epithelial tissue
What is the purpose of the mucous secreted by the cervix?
help transport sperm into the uterus
What is the vaginal vault?
where the vagina meets the cervix
Where are skenes glands located & what do they secrete?
located on either side of the urethral opening, secrete lubrication. (comparable to male prostate)
Where are Bartholin’s glands located & what do they secrete?
Located on each side of the vaginal opening, secrete mucous needed for lubrication.
What are the essential organs of the male reproductive system?
the testes
Which pediatric illness do you question males for?
mumps, b/c it can cause sterility
Which pediatric illness do you question females for?
rubella, b/c can cause congenital defects during 1st trimester
What do pregnancy tests measure?
HCG levels
What is a colposcopy?
visualization of cervix with a lighted scope
What is culdoscopy?
lighted scope inserted transvaginally used to visualize cervix, uterus, ovaries & tubes
What is epispadias?
congenital disorder, urethra is located on dorsal (top) side of penis
What is hypospadias?
congenital disorder, urethra located on ventral (bottom) side of penis
What is phimosis?
constriction of the foreskin, cannot be retracted
What is paraphimosis?
edema of retracted foreskin, cannot pull back over flans.
What is posthitis?
inflammation of the foreskin
What is balanitis?
inflammation of the glans penis
What is priapism?
uncontrolled, long-maintained erection that occurs w o any sexual desire. compromises blood & urine flown = Medical Emergency.
What are Sx of epididymitis?
severe edema of scrotum, fever, warmth & “duck walk”
What is Tx for epididymitis?
ABX, bedrest, scrotal elevation, ice & pain meds
What is orchitis?
inflammation of the testicles
How do you differentiate between a hydrocele/spermatocele & testicular CA?
transillumination
What is a hydrocele?
painless collection of clear fluid anywhere along the spermatic cord.
What is the primary cause of a hydrocele?
interference of lymphatic drainage
What is a varicocele?
abnormal dilation of veins that drain the testes.
Why are left sided vericoceles more common?
b/c of retrograde blood flow from the renal vein.
what is a spermatocele?
a sperm-filled cyst on the epididymis
What is testicular torsion?
twisting of the spermatic cord, occurs most commonly around puberty after physical activity.
What are symptoms of testicular torsion?
PAIN (radiates to groin), tenderness, N&V, edema, absent cremasteric relex
What is a cremasteric reflex?
if you stroke inner thigh downward testicles will retract
How do you Tx testicular torsion?
narcotics will cause relaxation & twisting will usually resolve itself, otherwise surgery is required.
What is the least aggressive/most common testicular CA?
seminomas
What is the rarest/most aggressive type of testicular CA?
nonseminomas
What are the Sx of testicular CA?
painless enlargement of testicle. May be palpable mass, CANNOT TRANSILLUMINATE!
What blood serum levels will be elevated with testicular CA?
Alpha Feta Protein AFP & HCG (not specific for CA)
What is Tx for testicular CA?
radical orchiectomy (remove testicles & regional lymph nodes) very receptive to chemo
What is primary ED?
What is secondary ED?
Primary = never experienced an erection Secondary = no longer able to attain an erection, or only under certain conditions
What are classes of ED?
organic = gradual deterioration in function (usually medical) Functional = psychological (still have erections during sleep)
Tx of ED:
PDE-5 inhibitors (viagra, cialis)
S/E = priapism
penis pumps, penile injections, penile implants
What is Primary dysmenorrhea? Secondary?
Primary = no pathology or evidence to support pain Secondary = organic, medical cause (ie fibroids, PID, endometriosis
How is dysmenorrhea Tx?
prostaglandin inhibitors (motrin, ibuprofen, advil), Oral contraceptives (hormone manipulation)
What is amenorrhea?
failure to menstruate before age 16, or cessation for more than 6 mo after they have been established