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Reproductive system disorders Flashcards

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1
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What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?

A

Prostate enlargement

Common as men age

Prostate enlarges and compresses urethra

Causing urinary symptoms

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What are the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia?

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Frequent urination
Frequently urinating at night
Difficulty starting urination
Weak urine stream
Unable to completely empty bladder

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What are the complications of benign prostatic hyperplasia?

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Urinary retention
UTI’s
Stones
Bladder damage
Kidney damage

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4
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How is an enlarged prostate treated?

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Alpha blockers
Catheter
Surgery

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5
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What is chlamydia?

A

Bacterial infection
Minimal symptoms
Can cause arthritis

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6
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How is chlamydia treated?

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Abx

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What is gonorrhoea?

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Bacteria infection
Dysuria and discharge
Can get arthritis

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8
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How is gonorrhoea treated?

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ABx

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9
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What is syphilis?

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Bacterial infection

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10
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How is syphilis treated?

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ABx usually penicillin

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11
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What re the three stages of syphilis?

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Primary - immune response
Secondary - rash/infection signs
Latent - asymptomatic - reoccurring rash

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12
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What is genital herpes?

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Viral infection
Asymptomatic normally
Dysuria/painful sores

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13
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What is the treatment for herpes?

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Stop itching
Antivirals are not routinely recommended

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14
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What are genital warts?

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Caused by virus (HPV)
Highly contagious
Chronic

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What is the treatment for genital warts?

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Laser therapy
Topical creams

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16
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What is endometriosis?

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Growth of endometrial tissue in sites other than the uterine cavity

17
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What is the cause of endometriosis?

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Idiopathic

18
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What are the symptoms of endometriosis?

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Pain
Bleeding
Generally unwell
Pain during sex
Infertility
Bladder/bowel complaints

19
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What is the cure/treatment for endometriosis?

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No cure
Analgesia
Hormone treatment (pill)
Surgery (hysterectomy)

20
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What is testicular torsion?

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When the testicle rotates and twists the spermatic cord .

This causes ischemia

21
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What are the symptoms ion testicular torsion?

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Sudden, sever pain in scrotum
Swelling of scrotum
Abdo pain
Nausea and vomiting
A testicle thats positioned higher or at an unusual angle
Frequent urination
Fever

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