11 - WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE: Key Terms

Question 1

The absence or suppression of menstruation

Answer 1

amennorhea

Question 2

Amennorhea is normal (3)

Answer 2

1. before puberty
2. during pregnancy and lactation
3. after menopause

Question 3

Sexual intercourse

Answer 3

coitus

Question 4

Withdrawal of the penis before ejaculation

Answer 4

coitus interruptus

Question 5

Menstruation that is painful

Answer 5

dysmennorhea

Question 6

Painful sexual intercourse

Answer 6

dyspareunia

Question 7

A medical condition in which endometrial tissue is found in the areas of the body other than the uterus

Answer 7

endometriosis

Question 8

A tumor in the myometrium of the uterus; also known as a fibroid

Answer 8

leiomyoma

Question 9

The permanent cessation of menses

Answer 9

menopause

Question 10

Refers to menstrual bleeding that is excessive in amount

Answer 10

menorrhagia

Question 11

Blood loss > __mL/month is considered excessive and often results in anemia

Answer 11

80 mL/month

Question 12

Uterine bleeding that is usually normal in amount, but occurs at irregular intervals

Answer 12

metrorrhagia

Question 13

The average woman loses about __mL of blood during normal menstruation

Answer 13

35 mL

Question 14

Pain that many women experience around ovulation, neat the middle of their menstrual cycle

Answer 14

mittelschmerz

Question 15

A decrease in the overall mass of bones due to an increase in the tuberculae of the bone. It can be caused by age, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, diet, and many other factors

Answer 15

osteoporosis

Question 16

A specialized disc shaped organ that connects the fetus to the uterine wall for gas, nutrient, and waste exchanges; also called afterbirth

Answer 16

placenta

Question 17

The abnormal placental implantation in the lower uterine segment

Answer 17

placenta previa

Question 18

Endocrine disorder that involves hormonal imbalance and ovarian cysts.

Answer 18

polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Question 19

Semen is released into the bladder rather than from the penis; may be caused by some drugs and nervous system disorders

Answer 19

retrograde ejaculation

Question 20

Sperm killing chemicals

Answer 20

spermicides

Question 21

Elasticity seen in cervical mucus at the time of ovulation

Answer 21

spinnbarkeit

Question 22

Leakage caused by a sudden increase in intraabdominal pressure

Answer 22

stress incontinence

Question 23

Inability to control the urge to urinate because of an overactive bladder

Answer 23

urge incontinence

Question 24

BSE

Answer 24

Breast self-examination

Question 25

3 approaches for early detection of breast cancer

Answer 25

1. Monthly BSE
2. Annual Professional examination
3. Mammography (as appropriate)

Question 26

All women after age __ should perform BSE at about the same time each month

Answer 26

age 20

Question 27

The best time for BSE

Answer 27

1 week after beginning of menstrual period

Question 28

American Cancer Society recommends an Annual Mammogram for all women age __ or older

Answer 28

age 40

Question 29

Preventive Health Care for Women (3)

Answer 29

1. Breast care
2. Vulvar self-examination
3. Pelvic examination

Question 30

Women over __ years of age should perform a Monthly exaimination of the *external genitalia (vulvar examination)

Answer 30

18 yo

Question 31

When to schedule pelvic examination

Answer 31

between menstrual periods

Question 32

Avoid (2) for 48 h before pelvic examination (will alter Pap test)

Answer 32

1. douche

2. sexual intercourse

Question 33

Guidelines for Pap test

Answer 33

1. Start at 21 yo
2. Age 21-29, every 3 years
3. Age 30-35, every 5 years
4. Age 65+, none necessary (if negative for 10 years)