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What is the primary method of prevention for HPV?
What is the primary method of prevention for HPV?
Which treatment options are available for cervical cancer?
Which treatment options are available for cervical cancer?
What could post-menopausal vaginal bleeding indicate?
What could post-menopausal vaginal bleeding indicate?
At what age should women begin annual screening mammograms?
At what age should women begin annual screening mammograms?
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What condition is characterized by irregular menses and symptoms before permanent cessation?
What condition is characterized by irregular menses and symptoms before permanent cessation?
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What is a common symptom of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
What is a common symptom of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
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Which of the following is a first-line method to diagnose endometrial cancer?
Which of the following is a first-line method to diagnose endometrial cancer?
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Which factor is critical for improving health outcomes in the LGBTQ community?
Which factor is critical for improving health outcomes in the LGBTQ community?
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Study Notes
Women's Health Overview
- Course is Women's Health, taught by Inge Luce (MSN/Ed, RN-C, Paramedic)
- Week 13, covering Chapters 18-19
- Focuses on various aspects of women's health, from STIs to cancers, reproductive issues and more.
Health Promotion
- Defined as enabling individuals to increase control over and improve their health.
- Key definition from the WHO (2017)
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Youth at risk due to factors like:
- Insufficient screening (many young women don't receive recommended chlamydia screenings)
- Confidentiality concerns (reluctance to disclose risk behaviors to doctors)
- Biological susceptibility (young women's bodies are biologically more susceptible)
- Lack of access to healthcare (lack of insurance or transportation to access prevention services)
- Multiple sex partners (increased STI risk with multiple partners).
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Prevention strategies:
- Education
- Gardasil-9 vaccine
- Screening methods:
- Pap smear
- HPV testing
Cervical Cancer
- Treatment options:
- Conization
- LEEP
- Cryotherapy
- Hysterectomy
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
Uterine Leiomyoma
- Symptoms: abdominal/pelvic pain, low back pain, constipation, infertility, heavy/long menstruation, iron deficiency anemia.
- Risk factors: high levels of estrogen & progesterone, pregnant & perimenopausal individuals, nulliparous individuals.
- Treatment options:
- Uterine artery embolization
- MR-guided focused ultrasound surgery
- Surgical removal of tumor
- Hysterectomy
- Medications
Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Post-menopausal bleeding: vaginal bleeding after menopause; possible endometrial cancer, requiring endometrial biopsy, hysterectomy and/or radiation and chemotherapy
- Fistulas: abnormal tracts between organs; imaged for diagnosis, surgical repair, and preventative measure.
Hysterectomy
- Types: Partial, Total, and Radical hysterectomy (described with diagrams)
Breast Cancer
- Prevention: (none explicitly mentioned, but is implicitly discussed)
- Screening: mammograms, ultrasound(U/S) and MRI.
- Treatment: oncotype testing, lumpectomy, mastectomy, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy.
- Symptoms: lump, pulled in nipple, dimpling, redness, and dripping.
Mammogram
- Guidelines: start at age 40-45, earlier if high risk, annual exams.
- Preparation: avoid perfumes, lotions, deodorants, or powder on the arms and armpits to prevent shadowing.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Symptoms: acne, hair loss, facial hair, abdominal obesity, ovarian cysts, Type II diabetes, and infertility.
- Note presence of masculinization signs (accompanying diagram).
Menopause
- Stages:
- Perimenopause: irregular menses, symptoms
- Menopause: 12 months no menses
- Postmenopause: permanent cessation of menses, symptoms decreasing.
LGBTQ Care
- Note the importance of extreme health disparities, increased risks amongst this group and decreased access.
- Recommend education, support, and quality care for LGBTQ patients regardless of sexual orientation or identity.
Intimate Partner Violence
- Includes physical/sexual violence, stalking, and psychological aggression by a current/former partner.
- Risk increases during pregnancy, correlating with low birth weights, premature births, and neonatal death.
- Associated risk factors include low self-esteem, academic achievement issues, and low support systems, in addition to substance use.
- Recommendations include careful screening for signs like overuse of healthcare, vague or evasive history, delay in seeking care, and injuries.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts from Women's Health, focusing on Chapters 18-19. Students will explore crucial topics such as sexually transmitted infections, prevention strategies, and the overall health promotion for women. Gain insight into the various aspects impacting women's health, including STIs and cancer awareness.
