Week 1: Women's Health (Lecture 1) Flashcards

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Average life expectancy for women is

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80 years old

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causes of death are related to ___ & ___

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age and race

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What is the cause of death in 15-24 y/o’s?

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Accidents & Violence

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Cause of death in 25-44 y/os”s

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  1. heart disease
  2. cancer
  3. suicide
  4. accidents
  5. violence
  6. HIV (6th 25-34), 5th (35-44)
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Cause of death in 45-64 y/os?s

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  1. heart disease
  2. cancer
  3. CVA
  4. COPD
  5. liver disease
  6. DM
  7. accidents
  8. suicide
  9. violence
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Cause of death 65 & up?

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  1. heart disease
  2. cancer
  3. CVA
    4.COPD
    5.pneumonia
  4. accidents
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Disease in White Women

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  1. heart disease
  2. cva
  3. copd
    4.all cancers except respiratory
    5.pneumonia
  4. flu
  5. accidents
  6. adverse events
  7. suicide
  8. hiv
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Disease in Black women

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  1. lung cancer
  2. liver cancer
  3. HIV (leading cause of death in women 25-34)
  4. homicide
  5. legal interventions
  6. DM
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Teens

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-Critical period in human development

-Complete physical growth and development changes

-Complete psychosocial development

-High risk behaviors

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-In 2022, 16% of population 10-19

-14% of adolescents are pregnant before age 18

-51% of 12th grade students admit to sexual intercourse past three months

-Condom usage decreases by age

-Of the 30K + New HIV cases in the US, 51% were adults and adolescents in the south

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Females begin puberty about 2 years earlier than males

Puberty is a response of the HPG axis

After puberty, the mature ovary takes over as the driving force of hormonal control in females.

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Puberty

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Rapid physical growth begins start of puberty; menarche is the end point

Spans 8-14 years of age

Duration 18 months to 5 years

Growth spurt between 8-17, with peak time at age 12

Average duration 3 years

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Puberty

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Females grow about 2 ½ to 5 inches and gain

8-20 pounds per year

Growth slows down after menarche

Weight gain is attributed to estrogen

Growth spurt precedes thelarche by 1 year

Thelarche and adrenarche are concurrent

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Puberty

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External and internal genitalia develop into adult female proportions

Menarche final landmark of puberty

Begins 1-3 years after thelarche and with tanner stage 3 or 4

Early on menarche is anovulatory

Cycle is set within 3-4 years

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Development for teens 11-13

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Peer acceptance and conformity important

Normal with peer group

Concrete thinking

^interest in sexual processes but no desire

Sexual fantasies are common- guilt

Expresses through dress, body language, and curiosity

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Development for teens 14-16

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Most turbulent

Egocentric but self-esteem in relation to peers

Rebellion and mood swings to independence

Abstract reasoning but also immortality

Sexual energy is high with emphasis on physical contact

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Development for teens 17-21

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Full sexual maturity

Development of a sense of self and purpose

Relationships are becoming monogamous and intimate

Abstract reasoning skills fully developed

Achieves sociological maturity

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Teens Health Issues & Risks: Nutrition & Eating Disorders

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Needs increase due to the metabolic demand

Need sources of PRO, CA, Zinc, Fe

Eating disorders are compulsive overeating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia

Overeating results in obesity, 1 out of 10

Eating disorders frequently begin subsequent to a emotional trauma

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Menstrual disorders

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Abnormal bleeding- Acute adolescent menorrhagia. Usually results from anovulatory cycle. Can progress to life threatening hemorrhage

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Menstrual disorders

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Dysmenorrhea: most common complaints of adolescence. Usually associated with onset of ovulatory cycles.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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HPV – most common
Chlamydia – 28%
Gonorrhea – 22%
HIV – 7% are 13 - 24

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Among teens with HIV diagnosis – 81% are male and 19% female.

Most are sexually active by the time they ever see a health care provider.

Need counseling regarding safe sex
Act for youth.net

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Teen Pregnancy

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Pregnancy rate (15-19) 17.4 per 1,000 females in 2018

16.7 per 1,000 females in 2019

Abortion rate (15-19) In 2020, 5.5 per 1000

Birth rate (15-19) 24 births/1000

Majority are unintentional (82%), minority intentional

60% in live birth, 26% abortion, and 14% miscarriage (2010)

Adolescents are at increased risk for perinatal complications

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Smoking

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-6000 experiment and 3000 become smokers
-Don’t like it but want to fit in
-Know of risk factors but unconcerned

-Adolescent smoking has a negative correlation with academic achievement and a positive correlation with drugs and ETOH usage

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Alcohol usage

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-Still a problem but reached lowest levels in 2014

-35% reported one drink in the past thirty days (before survey)

-21% binge drinking

-Drunk driving has declined by 50% since 1991

2013 – 10% reported driving drunk and 22% rode with someone who was drunk (hss)

Caucasian – more likely to drive drunk
Act for youth.net

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Illegal drug abuse
Substance free is increasing – 52% high school and 85% 8th graders were substance free 30 days. Marijuana – most common. 23% past thirty days; 1% 8th graders are daily users – 6% 12th graders Overall street drugs are declining but prescription drug abuse is increasing
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Illegal drug abuse
Lifetime use - prescription drugs taken without a prescription (18%), inhalants (9%), hallucinogenics (7%), ecstasy/MDMA (7%), cocaine (6%), methamphetamine (3%), illegal steroids (3%), and heroin (2%) Act for youth.net
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___ is the 3rd cause of death after accidents in 15-24 year olds
suicide
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___teens attempt suicide 4 times more than males
female
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___ is associated with anger & depression
teen suicide
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contributing factors for teen suicide?
-Divorce of parents. -Violence in the home. -Inability to find success at school. -Feelings of worthlessness. -Rejection by friends or peers. -Substance abuse. -Death of someone close to the teenager. -The suicide of a friend or someone he or she "knows" online.
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signs a teen may attempt suicide
Talks about death and/or suicide (maybe even with a joking manner). Plans ways to kill him or herself. Expresses worries that nobody cares about him or her. Has attempted suicide in the past. Dramatic changes in personality and behavior.
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signs a teen may attempt suicide
Withdraws from interacting with friends and family. Shows signs of depression. Shows signs of a substance abuse problem. Begins to act recklessly and engage in risk-taking behaviors.
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signs a teen may attempt suicide
Begins to give away sentimental possessions. Spends time online interacting with people who glamorize suicide and maybe even form suicide pacts
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Cardiovascular disease
Atherosclerosis begins in childhood Has a genetic and environmental factor HTN in teens associated with obesity
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Sexual Assault
50% rape victims are 10-19 and perpetrator is known Can lead to self-blame and doubt Longstanding effects on self-worth and identity
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Care of a Teen
Health promotion – at schools or health fairs or in pediatrics office Sexual behavior decisions – schools or during routine visits Pelvic examination Confidentiality and trust
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Leading health risks of a teen
Cigarette smoking Substance abuse Medication overuse sedentary life Nutritional concerns Unsafe driving Violence Blood borne disease
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Leading health risks of a teen
Lack of personal care Lack of sleep Environmental Stress Family crisis Poor/absent support Mood disorders Unrealistic value
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Leading health risks of a teen
Lack of recreational activities Poverty Familial disease Race Ethnic, cultural, religious factors
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How to know risk factors?
Communicate with the patient by: Maintain professionalism Client terminology Open ended questions Watch nonverbal cues Let client to speak freely Provide a private and quiet place Have realistic time frame Remain supportive, concerned, and nonjudgmental Value honesty and encourage from client
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special assessment guides
McMaster family assessment device Family apgar Nutritional assessment Fitness assessment Stress assessment Sexual assessment
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physical assessment
Generic exam components Breast and Pelvic components Pap smear
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Bethesda System Nomenclature
Squamous cell abnormalities: ASCUS, LGSIL, HGSIL, Squamous cell cancer Gland cell abnormalities: Endometrial cells, cytologically benign, AGCUS, Adenocarcinoma
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Terms
CIN 1 (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia) abnormal cells confined to lower third (mild dysplasia) CIN 2 Extending into middle third (moderate dysplasia) CIN 3 Into upper third (severe dysplasia) CIS (carcinoma in situ) full thickness involvement
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Guidelines for pap smears
1st pap smear at age 21 Ages 21-29: every 3 years Ages ≥ 30: every 3 years (pap only); pap plus HPV testing every 5 years
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Guidelines for pap smears
May discontinue ages 65 if - Negative history 3 negative paps in a row or 2 negative co-tests within 5 years No need to screen after hysterectomy for benign diseases ** Pregnant women ≤ 20: no pap ACOG guidelines 2017
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Pap guidelines
Populations not appropriate to follow new guidelines HIV positive Immunosuppressed Exposed to DES in-utero Women previously treated for CIN 2, CIN 3, or cancer Remain at risk for recurrent or persistence for 20 years (after surgery or treatment) ACOG 2017
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Pap
HPV testing Not recommended for women under 30 HPV vaccine Recommended for all women 11-24 Some physicians may get HPV testing with pap routinely.
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Abnormal Initial ASC-US
If HPV negative – repeat pap in 12 months If HPV positive – colposcopy If after colposcopy CIN negative – pap at 6 and 12 months or HPV testing at 12 months CIN positive – manage according to cytology
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LSIL
Colposcopy for all LSIL If no lesion or no CIN Repeat at 6 and 12 months, HPV 12 months If lesion or + CIN Biopsy and manage according to cytology Usually either a LEEP or follow-up every 4 months
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Pregnant non-teen
ASCUS or LSIL Colposcopy preferred Can defer initial until 6 weeks pp No ECC If no CIN 2, 3, or cancer – pp follow-up recommended
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Postmenopausal LSIL
HPV testing Colposcopy Repeat pap smear at 6 and 12 months
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HSIL
colposcopy for all HSIL No lesion Repeat at 4 or 6 months (6 or 12) Lesion LEEP Repeat every 4 or 6 months (6 or 12)
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HPV HR testing
Colposcopy with ECS (endocervical sampling) Do HPV if not already done Add endometrial sampling If > 35 to all subcategories IF < 35 with unexplained vaginal bleeding or chronic anovulation Treat based on cytology
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Natural history of CIN
CIN 2 43 % will regress 35 % will persist as CIN 2 22% will progress CIN 3 32% will regress 52% will persist as CIN 3 14% will progress
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women & sexuality
Women’s movement Sexual beings No guilt Can enjoy sexuality Sexual health defined as: WHO-State of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality, not merely the absence of disease dysfunction or infirmity
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women & sexuality
Sexuality-Unique human quality that reflects our need for closeness from others Response is physical Sexual desire-The urge for sex Varies across life-span Learned behavior
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sexual response cycle
Excitement: vaginal lubrication Plateau: vaginal engorgement and clitoral retraction Orgasm: the peak of uterine vasocongestion and myotonia Resolution: body returns to the pre-excitement phase
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sexuality
Issues that affect sexuality for women include what? How does she view herself as female How does she present herself as female
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Presentation of self as female: How does she behave in public?
Adolescence Reproductive years Midlife Older adulthood Disabled Other orientation
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sexual lifestyles
Heterosexual monogamous marriage Serial heterosexual monogamy Swingers Living together Single Lesbianism/Bisexual Celibacy
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sexual concerns
Diabetics Cancer survivors Disabled
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sexual myths
Women’s needs are second to men’s Women take longer to become aroused A women who initiates sex is immoral Women must have an orgasm to like sex Don’t discuss sex with your daughters Older women have no sexual desire Older women are sexually undesirable Older women who enjoy sex are shameful
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Interference with a positive view of sexuality
Loss of identity Family influence Relationship discord Religious/cultural beliefs
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sexual dysfunction
Definition: impaired, incomplete, or absent expression of normally recurring human sexual desire Characteristics: physical-any phase Categories: life-long or after trauma
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sexual desire disorders
Hyposexual sexual desire -persistent absence or deficiency of sexual feelings, fantasies or desire for sex Sexual Aversion disorder- extreme repulsion, loathing and avoidance of all genital sexual contact with a partner
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sexual arousal disorders
Sexual arousal disorders- partial or total lack of physical response as evidenced by lack of vaginal lubrication and vasocongestion in the excitement phase.
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sexual orgasm disorder
Inhibited female orgasm- persistent delay or absence of orgasm following a normal excitement phase during sexual activity.
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sexual pain disorders
Dyspareunia- recurring genital pain before, during or after vaginal intercourse Vaginismus- recurrent spasms of the outer 1/3 of the vagina which interferes or prevents coitus
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sexual health care assessment
FNP must be aware of his/her sexuality Components of sexual assessment Do’s and don'ts
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sexual health care assessment do's
Find a private place Confidentiality Allow time for trust and rapport Monitor your responses Open ended questions May use several interview sessions Progress from simple to complex Use client terminology
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sexual health assessment donts
Act surprised Demean the client Laugh at a myth Fidget because you are uncomfortable
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What are the components of sexual history & assessment?
Physical Psychological Sociocultural
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Sexual history
Separate form or part of complete history form If part of complete form, keep brief and expand if needed Sexual problem history When to perform history and any lab? Sample questions (see handout)
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special women groups?
lesbiens, teens, disabled
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Healthcare for lesbians
Be aware of bias Remember barriers to care Special barriers Create a safe environment Assess coping status Common problems STD’s Cancer Body image Heart disease/stroke Suicide Mental health disorders Violence
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Teens healthcare
Body image Views on sex and sexuality Peer pressure Not enough knowledge Psychological issues Self-concept
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disabled women
Common concerns for all disabled women Spinal cord injuries Joint inflexibility/pain Multiple sclerosis Epilepsy Urinary/bowel appliances
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