Gynecological Disorders and STDs

May be caused by an imbalance in progesterone and estrogen. Breast tissue thickens. Benign

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May be caused by an imbalance in progesterone and estrogen. Breast tissue thickens. Benign

Fibrocystic breast changes

Fibrocystic Breast Changes symptoms

Cyclic increased breast tenderness and swelling before beginning of menses

Fibrocystic breast changes findings on physical examination

mild signs of irregularity and nodularity. possible nipple discharge

fibrocystic breast changes treatment

Mild - NSAIDS, Na caffeine restriction
Severe - Danazol

Freely movable solid benign tumor. Well defined, rounded with a rubbery texture. Asymptomatic and nontender

Fibroadenoma treatment

•Watchful observation (Ultrasound )
•Possible surgical excision

Tumor within the ductal system of the breast. Most frequent cause of nipple discharge in nonpregnant, nonlactating females. Small ball-like solitary nodules

intraductal papilloma

Intraductal papilloma is prevalent during ____ and has potential to ____

menopause
malignant

Intraductal papilloma treatment

EXCISE and follow up

Risk factor for toxic shock syndrome

•Use of superabsorbent tampons
•Sleeping in tampons
•Forgetting to take out/ inserting Multiple Tampons
•Use of cervical cap or diaphragm during menses
•Colonization of Staphylococcus aureus