Sexual History Flashcards
When should you take a sexual history?
- All new patients
- Patient that present with a problem that is likely to be sexually related
- Patient has medical or social problems that may lead to sexual difficulties
What is the definition of queer
Someone with a sexual orientation or gender identity or expression that differs from that of a cisgender, heterosexual person
What is intersex
Features congenital variations of the reproductive system
*sex chromosomes, external genitalia, or internal reproductive systems are not considered exclusively male or female
*ambiguous genitalia
What are the 5 P’s of sexual history
- Partners
- Sexual practices
- Protection from STIs
- Past STIs
- Pregnancy history and plans
What are the components of a women’s health history
- Menstrual history
- Gynecological history
- Sexual and contraceptive history
- Obstetric history
What is menarche
Age of onset of menses
How to document last menstrual period
First day of last normal menstrual period
What is the normal range of menarche
9-16
*can take a year to be regular
What is the normal interval between periods
21-35 days
*bleeding lasts 3-7 days
What is the definition of menopause
Absence of menses for 12 consecutive months
*occurs between 48-55 years old
What is amenorrhea
Absence of menses
*primary = failure to initiate a period
*secondary = had a cycle, then stopped
What is oligomenorrhea
Light or infrequent bleeding
What is menorrhagia
Excessive flow
What is metorrhagia
Intermenstrual bleeding
What is menometorrhagia
Excessive intermenstrual bleeding
What is dysmenorrhea
Pain with menses
What is polymenorrhea
Less than 1 days interval between menses
What is naegeles rule
Used to determine expected date of delivery (EDD)
*first date of LMP + 7 days - 3 months