Womens Reproductive Health Flashcards
(155 cards)
After age 60 is hypertension more common in men or women
Women
Is T2DM higher in men or women
Women
PCOS involves a triad of:
Insulin resistance, anovulation, and increased androgens
Autoimmune disorders are more common in
Women
What percentage of pregnancies are planned
Less than half
How often should the average women get a Pap test?
Every 3 years
The most common gyne malignancy is
Uterine cancer
Highest risk for uterine cancer is in
Obese, low parity women
MB Breast Screening Program recommends mammograms starting at age
50
50-69YO women should have a mammogram how often?
Every 2-3 years
What age do paps start in MB?
21
Cervical cancer is seen in women
20+
Commonest causes of mortality for a 19YO woman
Accidents and complications from HIV, followed by suicide
Which vaccination can reduce a woman’s risk of cervical cancer?
HPV vaccine
Uterine cancer presents with
Abnormal bleeding
Elevated risks in older mothers are
Genetic abnormalities, miscarriage, infertility, hypertension, gestational diabetes
A 60 YO woman should get a mammogram every
2-3 years
What nerve provides motor and sensory innervation to the perineal structures?
Pudendal nerve (S2-S4)
Pessaries are
Prosthetic devices used to prop up the vagina by providing intravaginal support
Large uterine fibroids may cause what sx
Pelvic pain, difficulties with micturition and defecation, backache and pain in the leg
Where does the distal ureter course in relation to the uterine artery?
Ureter under the artery - water under the bridge
Ovarian torsion presents as
Severe, constant, unilateral pelvic pain
Diagnosing suspected ovarian torsion
Diagnostic laparoscopy
Atypical endometrial hyperplasia can be a precursor to
Endometrial cancer