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NURS 319: Female Rep

Chapter 26 Female Reproductive System

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common disorders of the reproductive system in the non-pregnant female dysmenorrhea, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, menorrhagia, premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
stages, lengths, and hormonal influences on the normal menstrual cycle follicular: days 1-14, FSH stimulates estrogen ovulation: day 14, estrogen leads to FSH/LH surge, ovum released from ovary luteal: days 14-28, corpus luteum forms progesterone
amenorrhea loss of period
dysmenorrhea painful period
menorrhagia heavy period
PMS premenstrual syndrome hormone dysfunction; causes physical, emotional, and mental symptoms
endometriosis growth of endothelial tissue outside of uterus
stages of follicle development primordical follicles, growing follicles (primary and secondary), Graafian follicles
endocrine changes of menopause natural loss of estrogen
physical changes of menopause hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, memory problems, mood disturbances, vaginal dryness, weight gain
development, timing, and disorders of secondary sexual characteristics breast enlargement, pubic hair and armpit hair ages 11-12 normally precocious puberty: early delayed puberty: late
how is infertility determined frequent, unprotected intercourse for 1 year
what disorders can cause infertility PCOS, endometriosis, STDs, cystic fibrosis
major theory of endometriosis retrograde menstrual flow
uterine fibroids and associated symptoms common growths of uterus bleeding between periods, heavy periods, long periods, bladder issues, pelvic cramping, pressure in lower belly, pain during intercourse
normal findings of pap smear no cell changes
abnormal findings of pap smear cell changes, abnormal cell growth
ovarian lesions and their causes cysts; hormone stimulation and ovulation
fibrocystic breast disease large cysts through breast largely benign
fibroadenoma single "rubbery" mass benign
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