LO 5-6 Gyne Disorders

Question 1

Proliferative Phase

Answer 1

• Increased endometrium thickness.
• Initiates ovarian cycle.
• Stimulates cells producing estrogen.

Question 2

Secretory Phase

Answer 2

• Follows ovulation.
• Estrogen & progesterone influence this phase.
• Prepares the endometrium for gestation.

Question 3

Menstrual Phase

Answer 3

• Absent during pregnancy.
• Last for approx. 4 – 6 days.
• Occurs when the ovum is not fertilized.

Question 4

Endometriosis

Answer 4

• Endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus generally on the surface of abdominal and pelvic organs
• Can be sometimes sometimes not
• Localized lower back pain, pelvic and abdominal regions

Question 5

Endometritis

Answer 5

• Inflammation and infection of the endometrium (lining of the uterus)
• Usually caused by std
• Fever
• Pain
• Constipation
• Abdominal distention
• Vaginal bleeding
• Can lead to septic shock
• Treat with Tylenol
• Transport

Question 6

Painful bladder system

Answer 6

• Chronic bladder condition with an unknown cause it results in an inflamed or irritated bladder wall
• Symptoms vary but may mimic the symptoms associated with a UTI and STDs

Question 7

• Dysmenorrhea

Answer 7

painful menses classified into categories primary and secondary

Question 8

• Primary dysmenorrhea

Answer 8

: occurs with the advent of the menstrual flow and normally lasts for the first 1 to 2 days with gradual relief

Question 9

• Secondary dysmenorrhea

Answer 9

pain that is present before during or after menstrual flow

Question 10

• Amenorrhea

Answer 10

absence of menses

Question 11

• Menorrhagia

Answer 11

if the flow of blood last several days longer than normal or is excessive

Question 12

• Polymenorrhea

Answer 12

: if the blood flow occurs more often then a 21 day interval

Question 13

o 4 causes for menorrhagia and polymenorrhea

Answer 13

 Organic causes such as infection bleeding disorders
 endocrine disorders
 anatomic causes
 iatrogenic causes

Question 14

• metrohagia

Answer 14

blood flow occurring irregularly but frequently

o Treatment for stable non-pregnant patient is TXA & NSAIDs