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What is vulvovaginal candidiasis?

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  1. Caused by candida fungi with most infections resulting from c.albicans
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What are the risk factors of vulvovaginal candidiasis?

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  1. Diabetes mellitus, HIV
  2. Antibiotics, corticosteroids, antineoplastic
  3. Increased estrogen levels
  4. Contraceptive device use
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What are the signs and symptoms vulvovaginal candidiasis?

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  1. Increased pH would indicate an infection that can’t be self-treated
  2. Absence of a malodor
  3. Thick, white cottage cheese
  4. Vaginal erythema, ittitation itching
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How do you prevent vulvovaginal candidiasis?

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  1. Shower
  2. Dry
  3. Wear cotton undergarments
  4. Avoid tight fitting clothes
  5. Avoid douching and bubble baths
  6. Don’t disturb vaginal pH
  7. Unscented feminine products
  8. Eat yogurt
  9. Decrease sugar
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What are OTC antifungals for VVC?

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  1. Clotrimazole
  2. Miconazole
  3. Tioconazole
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Describe miconazole products?

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  1. Prefilled applicators, itch cream, and combination packs
  2. 1 day Miconazole nitrate (1200mg)
  3. 3-day MN (200mg)
  4. 7 day MN (100mg)
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What are example miconazole products?

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Vagisil and Monistat

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What are example clotrimazole products?

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Vaginal cream and Gyne-Lotrimin

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What are example Tioconazole products?

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Vagistat and 1 dose treatments

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How do you counsel a patient using Antifungals for VVC?

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  1. No tampons, douching, spermicides, or vaginal products
  2. No vaginal intercourse
  3. Refer to MD if symptoms last for 3-7 days
  4. Adults and children over 12
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When do you refer for VVC?

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  1. No prior VVC infection
  2. Girls less than 12
  3. Pregnancy
  4. First episode (more than 3 times per year, 1 in past 2 months)
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What symptoms need to present to refer a patient with VVC?

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  1. Dysuria
  2. Soreness
  3. Dyspareunia
  4. Fever
  5. Pain in pelvic area
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What is tropic vaginotis?

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Post menopausal estrogen decline leading to decreased vaginal lubrication

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What are the symptoms of atropic vaginitis?

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  1. Dryness
  2. Burning
  3. Itching
  4. Dyspareunia
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What are the risk factors of atropic vaginitis?

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  1. Menopause
  2. Decreased ovarian functioning
  3. Radiation therapy
  4. Chemo
  5. Immune disorder
  6. Postpartum
  7. Elevated prolactin
  8. Antiestrogens
  9. Estrogen deficiency
  10. Smoking
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What are the types of treatment for atropic vaginitis?

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Short term: intercourse
Long term: genital comfort
Personal lubricant

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What are the types of personal lubricants?

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  1. Warming liquid
  2. Astroglide
  3. Replens
  4. Vagisil moisturizer
  5. Vagi-gard
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How do you use a long lasting product for atropic vaginitis?

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Use one application every 3 days or as needs for day-to-day comfort and moisture

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Why is douching bad?

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  1. No biological need
  2. Vagina is self-cleaning
  3. Alters pH and predispose to infection or microbial flora imbalance
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Why do people douche?

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Post intercourse or mentration comfort
Odor control

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Douching product?

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Summer’s eve

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What is menopause?

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The cessation of menstrual cycles

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What are the symptoms of menopause?

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  1. Hot flashes
  2. Stress and anxiety
    3/ Insomnia
  3. Emotional turbulences
  4. Headaches
  5. Palpitations
  6. Brain fog
    8/ Vaginal itchiness and dryness
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What are the non pharm treatments for menopause?

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  1. Heat
  2. Massage
  3. Loose clothes
  4. Exercise
  5. Lubricants
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Describe progesterone as a treatment for menopause?
1. Preogestorene replacement therapy 2. NMCD effectiveness topically 3. Long list of ADR 4. Not advisable for use without supervision
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What is black cohosh?
Natural product found to be effective in treating hot flashes, night sweats, and irratability
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What is PMS?
1. Cyclic phenomena 2. Luteal phase of menstration 3. Declines before or during flow
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What supplements are good for PMS?
Calcium, vit D, magnesium, Vit B6
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What is dysmenorrhea?
Menstrual cramps, dull and throbbing pain in lower abdomen,
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What mediates dysmenorrhea?
Prostaglandins and leukotrienes
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What are symptoms of dysmenorrhea?
1. Bloating 2. Pain 3. Fatigue 4. Headache 5. Nausea 6/ Irritabilit
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What are the non pharm treatments of dysmenorrhea?
1. Heat 2. Excersie 3. Yoga 4. Coping
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What are pharm treatments for dysmenorrhea?
1. NSAIDs/APAP 2. Diuretics (Pamabrom, caffeine) 3. Antihistamine (Pyrilamine) 4. Non drug thearpy 5. Vitamins/Minerals (Calcium, vit E, B6, magnesium)
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What is the best choice to relieve cramps?
Oral NSAIDS
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What is the most popular med for cramps?
Aleve (naproxen) and ibuprofen (Motrin and Advil) ACetaminophen (Tylenol)
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What treats bloating?
Caffeine > pamabrom Inhibits renal reabsorption of sodium and water
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What are example pamabrom products?
1. Diurex 2. Pampering 3. Midol
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What are examples of caffein products?
1. Pampering 2. Diruex ultra 3. Midol complete
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What are male concerns?
1. Erectile dysfunction 2. Libido enhancers 3. Prostate hyperplasia
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What is libido?
Sexual desire or drive
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What is libido?
Sexual desire or drive
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What is mama?
Increasing drive
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What is impotence?
Man's inability to have or maintain an erection (physical, mental, both)
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What are OTCs for erectile dysfunction?
1. DHEA 2. Ginseng. Panax 3. L-arginine 4. Melanotan II 5. Propianyl L carnitine 6. Yohimbe
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What are the symptoms of BPH?
1. Decreased urine flow 2. Increased frequency 3. Night time awakenings 4. Incomplete emptying 5. Post urination dribbling
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What OTC treats BPH?
Beta sitosterol
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What does beta-sitosterol do?
Improves: 1. Urninary flow 2. Left over urine volume 3/ Does not affect prostate size
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What are contraceptive options?
1. Barrier (condoms and sponge) 2. Spermicides 3. Emergency contraception (Plan B, Next choice)
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What is a latex condom?
1. Possible allergic reaction 2. No oil based lube 3. Cheap
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What is polyurethane condoms?
1. Less allergic 2. Can use oil based products 3. Les stretchy 4. More expensive than latex 5. Higher breakage and slippage rates
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What is natural membrane condoms?
1. Doesn't protect against STDs 2. Prevents pregnancy only 3. Better sensitivity
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What is a female condom?
1. Less popular 2. More expensive than male 3. Outer ring discomfort 4. Vag irritation 5. Squeaky
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When would spermicides be used?
Use alone or with barriers
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What are the ingredients of spermicides?
Nonoxynol 9 Octoxynol 9 Menfegol
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How does Nonozynol 8 work?
1. Mild chemical detergent that kills sperm 2. Doesn't protect against STDs or HIV
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What are the consequences of nontoxynol 9?
Sensitivity or allergy Local irritation
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What are emergency contraceptives?
Levonorgestrel tablets 0.75 or 1.5 mg
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What would counseling of intimacy products look like?
1. Tact 2. Professionalism 3/ Keeping professional face 4. Watching language 5. Avoiding euphemisms

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