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Complex Reproductive Health-Women's Health Issues

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the proliferation phase is a period of   rapid growth  
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which phase involves edematous, vascular functional endometrium   secretory  
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during which phase is the blood supply blocked to the endometrium   ischemic  
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in what phase do PMS symptoms occur   luteal phase  
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when does the luteal phase take place   just before menses  
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what are the respiratory symptoms of PMS   runny nose, hoarseness and flare ups of asthma  
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in order to receive a dx of PMS symptoms must occur and resolve when   occur in luteal phase and resolve within a few days of the start of menses  
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PMS has a symptom free period beginning in what phase   follicular  
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which phase occurs before ovulation?   follicular  
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which phase occurs after ovulation?   luteal  
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long-term OCP use and smoking are risk factors for what type of cancer   cervical  
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the treatment of cervical abnormalities depends on what   stage  
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what are the goals of management of cervical CA   exlcude presense of invasive CA, determine extent and stage and treat  
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a colposcopy is performed for   visualization and biopsy  
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endocervical curettage is for   cell sampling and evaluation  
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loop electrosurgical excision is   common  
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conization causes what   sloughing of cervix  
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when is conization used   when lesions are large  
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what is the most common female genital tract cancer   endometrial cancer  
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what is the rate of cure for endometrial cancer   high  
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in what group of women does endometrial cancer occur in more often   postmenopausal women  
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what is the key diagnostic used to diagnose endometrial cancer   endometrial biopsy  
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what type of procedure is performed to stage endometrial cancer   exploratory lap  
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what procedure includes uterine tissue biopsy and lymph node biopsy when endometrial cancer is present   exploratory lap  
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what type of meds are used to treat endometrial polyps   GnRH agonists  
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what are the four phases of the endometrial cycle   mentrual, proliferation, secretory and ischemic  
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during what phase does menses begin   ischemic  
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during what phase is the endometrium shedding   menstrual  
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during what phase is the endometrium edematous, vascular and functional   secretory  
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what phase is observed for in the billings method   proliferation  
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an increase in estrogen has what affect on vaginal mucus   thin and increased  
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what is the mucus called during the proliferation phase   spinnbarket  
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what is the only definitive diagnostic procedure for cervix or endocervical cancer   tissue biopsy  
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antenatal DES exposure or a history of dysplasia increases a womans risk for what type of cancer   cervical  
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what is dysplasia   abnormal cells  
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what is the treatment for Stage I cervical cancer   TAH and BSO  
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stage II involves what   lymph nodes  
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stage III or IV indicates what   cancer is extrauterine  
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what is the standard treatment for stage III or IV cervical cancer   surgery plus pelvic radiation and hormone therapy with progestins or chemo  
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a mass in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, broad ligament, bowel or uterus   adnexal mass  
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asymptomatic or fullness, cramping, dysparenunia, irregular bleeding or delayed menses   symptoms of ovarian mass  
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vague abdominal swelling, heaviness, bloating, pelvic pressure, mild constipation, increased abdominal girth   symptoms of ovarian cancer  
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does an ovarian mass always produce symptoms   no  
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bloating, mild constipation, increased abdominal girth are all symptoms of possible   ovarian cancer  
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pressure, swelling and heaviness could indicate   ovarian cancer  
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ovarian cancer symptoms are very   vague  
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what may coexist with carcinoma of the endometrium   polyps  
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what is the treatment of endometrial polyps   curettage or hysteroscopy and removal  
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the majority of fibroid tumors shrink how and when   by menopause with no treatment  
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what is the percentage of women with fibroid tumors by 40 years of age   20-50%  
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fibroid tumors are   smooth muscle cells present in whorls  
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what is the recommended tx for a healthy non smoking woman experiencing perimenopause   OCP  
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menopause is the time when   menses ceases  
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for how long does menses have to be absent for menopause to be confirmed   1-2 years  
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can a woman still get pregnant when she is menopausal   yes  
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estrogen levels in menopaus are   lower  
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FSH levels in menopause are   higher  
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endometriosis is the   presence and growth of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus  
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endometriosis grows during what phases   proliferatory and secretory  
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what is the order of the phases   menses -> proliferation -> secretory -> ischemic  
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lap surgery with laser removal of endometrial tissue improves what   fertility  
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is laser removal of endometrial tissue a cure?   no  
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when do endometrial tissues bleed   during or after menses  
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what medication prescribed for endometriosis is a steroid   danazol  
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what medication prescribed for endometriosis affects cholesterol levels   danazol  
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how long will danazol be prescribed   3-6 months  
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what GnRH agonist is prescribed for treatment of endometriosis   lupron  
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which medication stops ovulation: danazol or lupron   danazol  
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which medication can cause masculine symptoms   danazol  
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how long will a patient be on lupron?   6 months  
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besides danazol and lupron what other medication is often prescribed for endometriosis   OCP  
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which tx has fewer side effects: lupron, danazol or OCP   OCP  
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what causes infertility in endometriosis   blockage of tubes  
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what does endometrial tissue include   glands and a stoma  
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could the inguinal and colon be affected by endometriosis   yes  
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what ethnic group is most affected by endometriosis   equal across all groups  
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is pain experienced in all women with endometriosis   no  
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if pain is present when would it be most likely   during intercourse, exercise  
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pain when stooling, heaviness in the pelvic region and pain in the thighs is most likely a symptom of   endometriosis  
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what affect does suppression of estrogen have on endometriosis   stops tissue growth  
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