Womens Health

Question 1

Profuse bleeding from the uterus, especially between periods, is called:

Answer 1

metrorrhagia

Question 2

Essure

Answer 2

Essure is a permanent birth control device that was inserted into the fallopian tubes to cause scarring and block them, preventing pregnancy.

Question 3

IUD

Answer 3

An IUD (Intrauterine Device) is a small, T-shaped contraceptive device inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It can be hormonal or copper-based.

Question 4

What is Depo-Provera?

Answer 4

Depo-Provera is a hormonal contraceptive injection that contains progestin, given every 3 months to prevent pregnancy.

Question 5

Tubal Ligation

Answer 5

Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure that blocks or cuts the fallopian tubes to permanently prevent pregnancy.

Question 6

Lactation
Amenorrhea
Method

Answer 6

LAM is a natural form of birth control based on exclusive breastfeeding. It is up to 98% effective if:
• The baby is less than 6 months old
• The mother has not had a period
• The baby is exclusively breastfed (day and night)

Question 7

What are CycleBeads?

Answer 7

CycleBeads are a visual tool used with the Standard Days Method of natural family planning. They help track a woman’s fertile and infertile days based on a regular cycle (26–32 days).
– Days 8–19 are considered fertile.
– Avoid unprotected sex during these days to prevent pregnancy.

Question 8

What is menopause and what are its key features?

Answer 8

The permanent cessation of menstruation, marking the end of a woman’s reproductive years
• Diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period (not due to other causes)
• Average age: ~51 years (range 45–55)
• Caused by the natural decline of ovarian function and estrogen production
• Common symptoms:
• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Vaginal dryness
• Mood changes
• Sleep disturbances
• Perimenopause = transition phase leading up to menopause (can last several years)
• Postmenopause = time after menopause has occurred

Question 9

Pelvic
inflammatory
disease

Answer 9

• Infection of the female upper reproductive tract (uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries)
• Usually caused by sexually transmitted infections (commonly Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae)
• Symptoms may include:
• Lower abdominal or pelvic pain
• Abnormal vaginal discharge
• Fever and chills
• Pain during intercourse or urination
• Irregular bleeding
• Potential complications:
• Infertility (due to tubal damage)
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Treatment:
• Prompt antibiotic therapy
• Partner treatment to prevent reinfection
• Prevention:
• Safe sex practices
• Regular STI screening