Chapter 31 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Infection of cervix, uterus, Fallopian tube, and ovaries
Cause hysterectomy
Performed to treat fibroid tumors
3 phases in order of menstruation
Follicular Phase
Ovulatory Phase
Luteal phase
What 2 hormones stimulate the ovaries to produce oocytes?
FSH and LH
FSH and LH cause a(n) ______ in the production of estrogen?
increase
Most common cause of PID?
Sexually transmitted bacteria (gonorrhea and chlamydia)
PID S/S
Inflammation occurs 7-10 days following start of menstrual bleeding
Diffused lower abdominal pain, low grade fever, vaginal discharge, and dyspareunia (pain with sex)
PID SHUFFLE, bends forward takes short, slow steps
What is an accumulation of pus that forms a lump in one of the Bartholin glands?
Bartholin’s Abscess
What is vaginitis?
Inflammation and infection of the vulva and vagina
Cause by yeast or bacteria infections and sexually transmitted disease
S/S of vaginitis?
Irritation and itching of the genital area
Inflammation of both labia or perineal area
Vaginal discharge
Foul vaginal odor
Discomfort or burning with urination
Told NOT to engage in sexual activity
Ruptured ovarian cyst
Gynecological emergency that may result in significant hemorrhage
S/S of Bartholin’s Abscess
Swelling and inflammation of the gland and a visible lump on one side of the vaginal opening, Fever,
Any activity that puts pressure on the vulva (walk, sit, sex) results in extreme pain
Type of cyst most prone to rupture? And when?
Corpus luteum, about 1 week prior to menstrual bleeding is to begin
What is ovarian torsion?
Twisting of the ovary
Conditions that cause ovarian torsion?
Congenital abnormalities, ovarian cyst or tumors, disease that affects the fallopian tubes, adhesions from previous pelvic surgeries
Ovarian torsion S/S
Sudden onset of lower abdominal pain, may radiate to the back, pelvis, or thigh, often begins with exercise
Sharp, stabbing
Nausea and vomiting
Mittelschmerz?
“Middle pain” rupture of the graafian follicle and bleeding from the ovary during the menstrual cycle
S/S of Mittelschmerz
Pain in the Rt or Lt lower quadrant of the abdomen
Midcycle of a menstrual period, lasts 24-36 hours
Dysmenorrhea and S/S
Pain during menstruation
Headache, faintness, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, backache, and leg pain
Birth control regulation
Must be taken at same time every day
Cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder
More common in women because the urethra is shorter
Urge to pee, only small amount
