Women's health Flashcards
s/s of ectopic pregnancy
low back or abd pain/cramping
risk factors for ectopic pregnancy
hx of PID, hx of tubal ligation, previous ectopic pregnancy, IUD
hCG levels in ectopic pregnancy
rise at the same rate as normal pregnancy but plateau in 4-6 weeks
s/s of breast cancer
painless, firm, fixed mass; dimpling of skin (peau d’orange), nipple retraction, clear nipple discharge
risk factors for breast cancer
age greater than 50, first degree family hx, early menarche, late menopause, nulliparity, obesity, Jewish
s/s of Paget’s disease (ductal carcinoma)
scaly, red rash on the nipple that doesn’t heal; itchy
s/s of inflammatory breast cancer
acute onset of red, swollen, warm area in breast of young woman
risk factors for ovarian cancer
age greater than 60, hx of breast cancer, family hx
s/s of ovarian cancer
bloating, dyspepsia, abdominal pressure/pain, urinary frequency, constipation
Has been shown to decrease risk of ovarian cancer
OCP, multiparity, breastfeeding
women with hx of breast cancer have a high risk of
ovarian cancer
where the majority of breast cancer is located
tail of spence
bright red tissue with an irregular surface on top of the os; common in adolescents
cervical ectropion
s/s of uterine fibroids
heaving menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain/cramping, spotting
follicular phase (days 1-14)
FSH stimulates estrogen production that stimulates the growth of endometrial lining
Ovulatory phase (day 14)
LH is secreted
Luteal phase (days 14-18)
Progesterone is the predominant hormone that stabilizes the endometrial lining
Menstruation phase
If not pregnant, both estrogen and progesterone fall, causing menses
fertile time in a women is
5 days before and 1-2 days after ovulation (near day 14)
Menstrual cycle phases
follicular phase, ovulatory phase, luteal phase, menstruation
ASCUS result on pap
If woman less than 24, repeat pap in 1 year. If woman greater than 24, then order HPV reflex, if positive then colposcopy
monophasic pills (Loestrin 1/20)
21 consecutive days of same dose of estrogen and progesterone
Triphasic pills (Ortho Tri-cyclen)
21 days of active pills with hormones that vary every week
pills that can be adjunctively used for acne
triphasic (Ortho Tri-cyclen)
extended cycle pill (Seasonale)
contains 3 months of estrogen/progesterone with 7 day pill-free interval
Uses drospirenone (a spironolactone analog) instead of progestin. Used for women with acne, PCOS, hirsutism, or PMDD
Yaz or Yasmin
Yaz/Yasmin have ___ active pills and ___ placebo pills
24; 4
Yaz/Yasmin have a high risk of
hyperkalemia, DVT
OCP safe for breastfeeding women
progestin-only pill (minipill)
absolute contraindications of oral contraceptive pills mneumonic
My CUPLETS My: migraines with focal neurologic aura C: CAD or CVA U: undiagnosed genital bleeding P: pregnant L: high LFTs E: Estrogen-dependent tumor T: thrombus or emboli S: smoker age 35 or older
advantage of OCP is a lower risk of
endometrial and ovarian cancer
Instructions on starting OCP
- Take first pill on first Sun of menstrual period
- Take the pill on the first day of period
- Use back up method for the first 2 weeks of first pack
s/s of endometriosis
severe cramping and heavy periods in young women
Education if pissed 2 consecutive days of OCP
take 2 today, then 2 tomorrow; use condoms for the rest of the cycle
these drugs can decrease efficacy of OCP
anticonvulsants, antifungals, ampicillin, tetracycline, St. john’s wort
administration of morning after pill
Effective up to 72 hours after unprotected sex, but most effective if taken within first 24 hours
danger signs of OCP
ACHES: Abdominal pain; Chest pain; Headaches; Eye problems, change in vision; Severe leg pain