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Womens Health Flashcards

Exam 2

1
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How to check for cysts?

A

routine bianually exam

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2
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Can endometriosis be managed?

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yes, contraceptives, flow the growth of endometrial tissue

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3
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How to aggressively manage/cure endometriosis?

A

hysterectomy, not always a BSO

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4
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is any post menopausal bleeding normal?

A

NO

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5
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When during the menstrual cycle should the BSE be done?

A

Day 7 of the menstrual cycle

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6
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What level of prevention is the pap smear?

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Secondary

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7
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What is the primary focus of PCOS patients?

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management of Type 2 diabetes

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8
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Symptoms of Endometriosis?

A

Pan and infertility

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9
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Does a PAP smear diagnose cervical cancer?

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No, biopsy is needed

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10
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Should men do a BSE?

A

YES, men can also get breast cancer just less common

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11
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What is a BSE?

A

Breast Self Examination

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12
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Can you slow Fibroid Growth? How?

A

Yes
using contraceptives. Pregnancy will make the fibroids grow

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13
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What is the first indicator of endometriosis?

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post menopausal bleeding?

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14
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Symptoms of PCOS

A

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

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15
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How often should the BSE be done?

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Monthly, beginning with breast development

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16
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How often are PAP smears done?

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Every 1-3 years

17
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What are the 2 functions of the ovaries?

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Produce the ova and produce hormones

18
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How is cervical cancer diagnosed?

A

Cervical biopsy

19
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What causes PCOS?

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

20
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What are symptoms of uterine fibroids?

A

abdominal pain/pressure, uterine bleeding

21
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What is the purpose of a pap smear?

A

detect abnormalities of cervical cells

22
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At what age should routine mammograms’ screenings begin?

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Age 40

23
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What is the #1 cause of cervical cancer?

A

HPV

24
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What is a uterine fibroid

A

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

25
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When does menopause start?

A

45-52 yrs old in most women

26
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What is menopause?

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the absence of a menstrual period for one year

27
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What happen to the pelvic floor post menopause?

A

weakens, more at risk for uterine or bladder prolapse.

28
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What are common vasomotor symptoms during menopause?

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night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia

29
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What happens to vaginal mucous during menopause?

A

thins out, less elastic

30
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How are uterine fibroids managed?

A

OCP, or removed surgically

31
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What happens to the ovaries and fallopian tubes after during menopause?

A

Both begin to atrophy

32
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What are symptoms of Endometriosis?

A

pain, infertility

33
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