Essentials Chapter 12
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atlpanamanina on August 12, 2010
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Diseases of the Reproductive System
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) | Is the most commonly diagnosed STD in the US. |
| HPV | Is associated with genital warts and many different types of cancer. |
| Chlamydia | Is sometimes referred to as the silent STD which is more common than gonorrhea and leading cause of PID. |
| Failure to seek treatment for gonorrhea infection | Can result in complications such as, PID Sepricemia,and Septic arthritis. |
| Syphilis | Can be cured with a course of antibiotics. |
| Invasive Cervical Cancer | Is often considered a preventable disease. |
| Pathologic outcomes of Endometriosis includes | Functioning endomertial tissue outside the uterine cavity. |
| The diagnosis of PID may include | Gram's strain nad sensitivity studies, laparoscop and ultrasonography |
| Cause of Toxic Shock Syndrome is thought to be | Staphylococcal toxin found in superabsorbent tampon fibers. |
| Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of PID helps prevent complications including | Pelvic Adhesions,Increased risk of ectopic pregnancy and peritonitis and septicemia. |
| Symptoms and Signs of Toxemia in pregnancy, preeclampsia and eclampsia | Include hypertension, edema,protein in the urine and convulsions. |
| Treatment for Genital Herpes is directed at | Reducing the duration and frequency of outbreaks |
| Placenta Previa | Is when the placenta is implanted in the lower uterine segment and encroaches on the internal cervical os causing vaginal bleeding. |
| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | Causes a weak stream of urine with inability to empty the bladder. |
| Diagnosic Evaluation for Prostate-Specific Antigen includes | A rectal examination, Blood testing for prostate-specific antigen(PSA) and a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. |
| Hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women | Is highly individualized. |
| Ovarian Cancer | the leading cause of deaths attributed to the female reproductive system. |
| First sign of Testicular Cancer | Is a painless lump discovered in the testicles. |
| Risk Factors that place women at a higher risk for cancer of the breast include | Family history, being over age 50, and history of exposure to radiation or carcinogens, Never having been pregnant or a first pregnancy after 35 and and early menarche or menopause occuring after 50. |
| Endometrial Cancer | Is primarily a disease of postmenopausal women, is often due to high cumulative exposure to estrogen and may be detected on aroutine Pap Smear. |
| Rectocele | Protrusion of the rectum into the vagina |
| Cystocele | Displacement of the urinary bladder into the vagina |
| Chancroid | bacterial ulceration of the genitalia |
| Miittleschmerz | Pain that occurs at ovulation. |
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