Women's Health Jeopardy Flashcards
exam 2
How to check for cysts?
routine bianually exam
can endometriosis be managed?
yes, contraceptives, flow the growth of the endometrial tissue
how to aggressively manage/cure endometriosis?
hysterectomy, not always BSO
is any post menopausal bleeding normal?
NO
When during the menstrual cycle should the BSE be done?
day 7 of menstrual cycle
what level of prevention is the pap smear?
secondary
what is the primary focus of PCOS patients?
management of type 2 diabetes
symptoms of endometriosis
pain and infertility
does a PAP smear diagnose cervical cancer?
no, biopsy is needed
should men do BSE?
YES, men can also get breast cancer just less common
what is a BSE?
breast self examination
can you slow fibroid growth? how?
yes using contraceptives. Pregnancy will make the fibroids grow
what is the first indicator of endometrial cancer?
post menopausal bleeding
symptoms of PCOS
amenorrhea- absence of period
infertility
hirsutism- facial hair growth
obesity
type 2 diabetes
how often should the BSE be done?
monthly, beginning when breast starts to develop
how often are PAP smears done?
every 1-3 years
what are the 2 functions of the ovaries?
produce the ova and produce the hormones
how is cervical cancer diagnosed?
cervical biopsy
what causes PCOS?
ovarian failure
causes an imbalance of male and female hormones
*androgens increase
what are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?
abdominal pain/pressure and uterine bleeding
what is the purpose of a pap smear?
detect abnormalities of cervical cells
at what ages should routine mammogram screenings begin?
age 40
what is the #1 cause of cervical cancer?
HPV
what is a uterine fibroid
benign fibrous mass in the uterus
most common in women over 40
when does menopause start?
45- 52 years old in most women
what is menopause?
the absence of a menstrual period for one year
what happens to the pelvic floor post menopause?
weakens
more at risk for uterine or bladder prolapse
what are common vasomotor symptoms during menopause?
night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia
what happens to vaginal mucous during menopause?
thins out, less elastic
how are uterine fibroids managed?
OCP, or removed surgically
what happens to the ovaries and fallopian tubes during menopause?
both begin to atrophy
what are the symptoms of endometriosis?
pain and infertility
