RTS - womens

Question 1

SM and TM of menorrhia

Answer 1

• Heavy periods, lots of blood loss
• TM tranxemic acid 500mg

Question 2

Cause, SM and TM thrush

Answer 2

• Caused by fungal infection
• SM: discharge, itchiness, soreness in sex
• TM: Clotrimzole or miconazole cream

Question 3

Dysmenorrhia SM and TM

Answer 3

• SM painful periods, lower back pain
• TM ibuprofen or naproxen

Question 4

PMS - SM and TM

Answer 4

• SM feeling anxious, mood swings, bloating, loss of interest in sex
• TM Symtom specific - paarcetmeol or excercise, diet

Question 5

Bacterial vaginosis SM and TM

Answer 5

• Cause is NOT sexual transmission
• SM fishy discharge, irritation
• TM metranidazole tablets

Question 6

Cystits cause, SM and TM

Answer 6

• CAUSE: Sex, bacterial = inflammation of the bladder
• SM: Urgency to pee, pain in bladder

Question 7

Urinary incontinence cause, SM and TM

Answer 7

• Common in elder women
• SM Involuntary leakage of urine e.g. when coughing
• CAUSE Older age, pregnancy, obsesity, drigs
• TM none, wear pads

Question 8

Menopause cause, SM and TM

Answer 8

• CAUSE reduced oestrogen levels, aged 45-55
• SM hot flushes, headaches, insomnia, mood changes, UTI
• TM treatment-Intravaginal estrogens, excercise, cool bedroom