Clinical Application Flashcards
1
Q
uterine fibroids
A
- benign tumors that arise in the myometrium
- symptoms: abdominal pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, urinary incontinence
- treat: may include surgery
- hysterectomy
2
Q
partial hysterectomy
A
removal of superior portion of uterus
3
Q
total hysterectomy
A
all uterus + cervix removal
4
Q
endometriosis
A
- endometrium grows outside the uterus
- primary symptom: pain, especially during menstruation
- cause: primarily from retrograde menstruation
- treatment: pain medication, hormonal therapy, surgery
