Womens Health

Question 1

How to check for cysts?

Answer 1

routine bianually exam

Question 2

Can endometriosis be managed?

Answer 2

yes, contraceptives, flow the growth of endometrial tissue

Question 3

How to aggressively manage/cure endometriosis?

Answer 3

hysterectomy, not always a BSO

Question 4

is any post menopausal bleeding normal?

Answer 4

NO

Question 5

When during the menstrual cycle should the BSE be done?

Answer 5

Day 7 of the menstrual cycle

Question 6

What level of prevention is the pap smear?

Answer 6

Secondary

Question 7

What is the primary focus of PCOS patients?

Answer 7

management of Type 2 diabetes

Question 8

Symptoms of Endometriosis?

Answer 8

Pan and infertility

Question 9

Does a PAP smear diagnose cervical cancer?

Answer 9

No, biopsy is needed

Question 10

Should men do a BSE?

Answer 10

YES, men can also get breast cancer just less common

Question 11

What is a BSE?

Answer 11

Breast Self Examination

Question 12

Can you slow Fibroid Growth? How?

Answer 12

Yes
using contraceptives. Pregnancy will make the fibroids grow

Question 13

What is the first indicator of endometriosis?

Answer 13

post menopausal bleeding?

Question 14

Symptoms of PCOS

Answer 14

amenorrhea- absence of period
infertility
Hirsutism-hair growth of face
obesity
type 2 diabetes

Question 15

How often should the BSE be done?

Answer 15

Monthly, beginning with breast development

Question 16

How often are PAP smears done?

Answer 16

Every 1-3 years

Question 17

What are the 2 functions of the ovaries?

Answer 17

Produce the ova and produce hormones

Question 18

How is cervical cancer diagnosed?

Answer 18

Cervical biopsy

Question 19

What causes PCOS?

Answer 19

Ovarian failure- causes an imbalance of male and female hormones. Androgens increase

Question 20

What are symptoms of uterine fibroids?

Answer 20

abdominal pain/pressure, uterine bleeding

Question 21

What is the purpose of a pap smear?

Answer 21

detect abnormalities of cervical cells

Question 22

At what age should routine mammograms’ screenings begin?

Answer 22

Age 40

Question 23

What is the #1 cause of cervical cancer?

Answer 23

HPV

Question 24

What is a uterine fibroid

Answer 24

Benign fibrous mass in the uterus most common in women over 40

Question 25

When does menopause start?

Answer 25

45-52 yrs old in most women

Question 26

What is menopause?

Answer 26

the absence of a menstrual period for one year

Question 27

What happen to the pelvic floor post menopause?

Answer 27

weakens, more at risk for uterine or bladder prolapse.

Question 28

What are common vasomotor symptoms during menopause?

Answer 28

night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia

Question 29

What happens to vaginal mucous during menopause?

Answer 29

thins out, less elastic

Question 30

How are uterine fibroids managed?

Answer 30

OCP, or removed surgically

Question 31

What happens to the ovaries and fallopian tubes after during menopause?

Answer 31

Both begin to atrophy

Question 32

What are symptoms of Endometriosis?

Answer 32

pain, infertility