Women's Health Flashcards
endometriosis
occurs when enndometrial tissue (lining of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus, most commonly on the:
- ovaries
- fallopian tubes
- connective tissue
- vagina
- cervix
- bowel & rectum
- bladder
endometriosis affects more than __% of American women aged ___-___
11%, 15-44yr
endometriosis is most common between ages __-__
30-40
symptoms of endometriosis
- pain (lower abdomen, deep vaginal, & bowel movement)
- bleeding & spotting
- infertility
- digestive disturbances
risk factors of endometriosis
- nulliparous
- menstrual periods >7 days
- menstrual cycles < 27 days
- family history
treatments for endometriosis
- surgical
- hormonal
- diet (?)
- PT for secondary issues
Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
- chronic (long-term) pain condition that affect the bladder, and sometimes the pelvis and genitals
Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome affects more ____ than ____
women than men
Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome affects _______ women in the US
3-8 million women in the US
Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome may affect more _____ women than other racial or ethnic groups
white
symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome include:
- pain
- urinary frequency
- bladder pressure
- dyspareunia
- dysuria
- hematuria
mimicas UTI
differential diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
includes urinary tract infection
cystoscopy
diagnostic tool used to look for lesions on lining of the bladder
primary dysmenorrhea
- most common type of dysmenorrhea
- pain caused by contractions of the uterus (womb)
risk factors of primary dysmenorrhea
- menarche beginning before age 11
- long or heavy periods
- smoking
- stress