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What is puberty?

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developmental stage characterized by transition from sexual immaturity to sexual maturity

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Gonadarche

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activation of gonads by FSH & LH secreted from anterior pituitary

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Adrenarche

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increase in androgen hormone production by adrenal cortex

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Thelarche

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development of breast tissue due to estrogen from ovaries

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Menarche

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first menstrual cycle

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Spermarche

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first sperm production

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Pubarche

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pubic hair development

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When does puberty typically start for females and males?

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for females, about 10-14 yo (breast development)

for males, about 11-16 yo (penile growth & pubic hair development)

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When does menarche occur in regards to onset of puberty?

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1st menstrual cycle will occur 2-3 years after beginning puberty

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What are some physical findings to consider in repro exam?

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increase in height & weight (varies w/ person)
growth spurt & bone growth
development of facial & axillary hair, voice changes
facial appearance changes
increase size of thyroid
change in skin (acne?)

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What is are the first signs of puberty in females?

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breast & pubic hair development

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Describe stages of breast development

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Stage 1: pre-adolescent
Stage 2: breast bud stage
Stage 3: further enlargement & elevation of breast
Stage 4: secondary mound above level of breast
Stage 5: full mature, only nipple projects

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Describes stages of pubic hair (females)

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Stage 1: no hair
Stage 2: sparse growth of long, slightly pigmented hair (only along labia)
Stage 3: darker & more coarse, curlier hair over pubic symphysis
Stage 4: coarse & curly in adults
Stage 5: hair spreads to medial thighs (not over abdomen)

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When does menarche typically occur in relation to breast development?

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usually starts @ breast stage 3 or 4

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When does pubic hair development & growth of genitalia typically start in males?

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9 to 13.5 yo (increase in volume of testicles)

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In what stage is male pubic hair coarse & curly but not extended to thighs?

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Stage 4

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What is stage 2 in male development associated with?

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sparse growth of long & slightly pigmented pubic hair, no change in penis size

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What is important in OB/GYN history?

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menstrual history (LMP)
gynecologic history
obstetrical history

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What does a menstrual history include?

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age of menarche
duration, flow & cycle length of periods
LMP

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What does a gynecologic history include?

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breast history
last mammogram
previous GYN surgery
history of infertility
last pap smear
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What is gravida para?

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part of obstetrical history

of pregnancies & # of viable births/offsprings

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TPAL

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part of obstetrical history to determine # of:

Term deliveries
Pre-term deliveries (20-37 weeks)
Abortions
Live delivery

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What would GP be for pt with 4 pregnancies, 1 spontaneous abortion at 14 weeks, 1 fetal demise at 28 weeks?

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Pt is 31 yo G4 P2112

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What does an obstetrical history include?

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mode of delivery
gestational age @ delivery
maternal complications
fetal complications
delivery or operative complications
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What does a contraceptive/sexual history include?
``` contraception method current sexual activity # of partners (last yr or lifetime) new partner in last 3 months condom use history of sexual abuse ```
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What does a well woman exam include?
pap smear | mammogram
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Describe the guidelines for pap smears
for women over 21yo to 65yo yearly for women w/ history of abnormal pap every 3 yrs for women w/ consecutively normal paps every 5 yrs for women w/ normal paps & negative HPV
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Describe the guidelines for mammograms
@ 50 yo or earlier for women who are high risk (depends on family history or other concerns)
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What is a pap smear?
test to screen for cervical cancer & checks for abnormal transformation of cervical cells sample from ectocervix, endocervix, transitional zone & squamocolumnar junction
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Why is the transformation zone significant?
most common area of precancerous lesions & cancers | between original SCJ & new SCJ
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How is a pelvic exam different from a pap smear?
pelvic exam examines internal & external genitalia (visual inspection & bimanual exam to check for tenderness & swab area for STIs) pap smear takes sample specifically of cervix by scraping of cells
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What do you palpate for during female pelvic exam?
first inspect visually | second bimanual exam to palpate for vagina, uterus & ovaries
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How do ectopic pregnancies present?
abdominal or pelvic pain w/ vaginal bleeding
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What should you always do with pt who presents w/ pelvic pain (or pelvic complaints)?
perform a pregnancy test
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How do UTIs present?
dysuria (pain, burning or discomfort when urinating) urinary frequency urinary urgency suprapubic pain may have hematuria (pink urine)
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What is the major cause of UTIs?
E coli
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When is a male exam usually performed?
not recommended regularly unless have specific complaint (or history of prostate cancer)
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Describe well male exam
inspect of scrotum, penile shaft, glands, inguinal region palpate penile shaft & scrotum retract foreskin if present palpate inguinal region & examine for hernias examine prostate w/ digital rectal exam
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How do you palpate the penile shaft?
w/ thumb & first 2 fingers
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When is testicular cancer a concern?
most common in younger males (teens & 20s)
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How does an inguinal hernia present?
pain w/ increased intra-abdominal pressure (as w/ heavy lifting or prolonged standing) may have palpable bulge on affected side
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Where will you find an indirect inguinal hernia?
@ tip of finger (b/c hernia is near midpoint of inguinal ligament)
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Where will you find a direct inguinal hernia?
side of finger (b/c hernia is above inguinal ligament & close to pubic tubercle)
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What are the 5 Ps of sexual history?
``` Partners Practices Prevention of pregnancy Protection from STIs & HIV Past history of STI ```
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What are risk factors for STIs?
``` new partner in past 60 days multiple sex partners or partner w/ many partners sex w/ partners recently treated for STI inconsistent condom use trading sex for money sexual contact w/ sex workers meeting partners on internet ```
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What makes STIs unique?
reportable diagnosis can report positive result to health department
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What is the key to treatment with STIs?
behavioral counseling (treatment of partner, counseling on safe sex, stress use of condoms)
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Gonorrhea
bacterial cause men have penile discharge & dysuria or no symptoms female have pelvic pain & vaginal discharge can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease if not treated or lead to fallopian tube scarring (infertility0
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Chlamydia
most cases are asymptomatic men have penile discharge & dysuria while females have vaginal discharge/bleeding or pain w/ intercourse can lead to PID or fertility issues in women
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What are two STIs that are common tested for together?
Gonorrhea & chlamydia
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Syphilis
caused by bacterial may have initial rash, then joint pain & fatigue w/ latent phase where asymptomatic until develop neurosyphilis
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What is neurosyphilis?
confusion, headache, stiff neck, vision loss
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Genital Herpes
virus clusters of vesicles on genitalia & may have burning, tingling or pain prior to vesicle/wart appearance increase risk of HIV infection (if open sores)
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Trichomonasis
caused by protozoa w/ flagella men usually asymptomatic & females will have foul smelling thin or purulent vaginal discharge & itching & dysuria
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HPV
virus that causes genital warts most lesions are self limited, high risk strains can lead to cancer of oropharyngeal region or lower genital tract
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How can best screen for HPV?
routine pap smear

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