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female genitalia

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period of decreased hormonal function that women experience starting between the ages 35 and 40
Climacteric
absent menses
amenorrhea
fungal yeast infection usually caused by candida albicans
cadidiasis
most common STD in the United States, occurring most frequently among sexually active adolescents and young adults under the age of 25.
Chlamydia
sexually transmitted viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) are two different antigen subtypes of the herpes simplex virus. HSV1 is more commonly associated with gingivostomatitis and oral ulcers (fever blisters); HSV2 is usually associated with genital lesions. However, both types can be transmitted to both sites through genital-oral contact
Herpes
leading cause of infertility. polymicrobial infection of the upper reproductive tract affecting any or all of the following structures: endometrium, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterine wall, or broad ligaments. It usually is caused by untreated gonococcal and chlamydia infections
pelivic inflammatory disease
benign, progressive disease process characterized by the presence and growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus
endometriosis
protrusion of part of the peritoneal-lined sac through the abdominal wall. The three most common types of hernias seen when examining the inguinal area are indirect inguinal hernia, direct inguinal hernia, and femoral hernia
hernia
associated with a retroverted uterus that descends into the vagina. In first-degree prolapse the cervix remains within the vagina (Fig. 18-61, A). In second-degree prolapse the cervix is in the introitus (Fig. 18-61, B). In third-degree prolapse, the cervix and vagina drop outside the introitus.
uterine prolapse
most important rish factor for cervical cancer
hpv
other risk factors for cervical cancer
late teens to mid 30s, multiple sex partners, unprotected sex and beginning at young age or with uncircumsised male. no reg pap tests, smoking, low fruits and vegs, BC 5+ years, low socioecon, Hispanic, Native A, black
average age of menarche in in us
12.5 years
normal menopause between ages
40-58
premature menopause is what age
before 30
menopause btw ages ? is considered early
31-40
bulging of the anterior wall when baring down (hernia of bladder)
bulging of posterior (hernia of rectum)
anterior is cystocele
posterior is rectocele
reason for bluish cervix of nonprego
cyanosis
pale cervix in nonmenopausal woman
anemia
difference between Graves speculum and pederson speculum
graves=for most women
pederson=virgins and those with narrow vaginal orifice
cervical enlargement or projection into the vagina more than ___ cm may be from prolapse or tumor
3
1)Chlamydia or Gonorrhea -
2)Trichamonous-
3)Canniditus (yeast)-
4)Bacterial Vaginosis-
1)mucoputelent
2)yellow/green and frothy and foul smelling
3)thick, white, cheesy discharge
4)thin, gray/white, fishy smell
benign common tumors that are irregular, firm nodules that are continuous with the uterine surface. causes uterine enlargement
Uterine Fibroids (Myomas)
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