Reproductive Systems
Female Care & ProblemsReproductive SystemsFemale
CareCleanlinessVagina is a self-cleansing organSlight vaginal
discharge is normalMenstruationChange sanitary napkins, tampons
oftenDouche, spraysShouldnt be necessary, unless Dr.
recommendedBreast self-examinationOnce a month: 1 week after start
of menstrual period
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Mammogram
Imaging machine to check breast tissue.Gynecological or Pelvic
ExamsThe Girl Doctor GynechologistPurpose of
goingInformationPreventionTesting: Pap Smear Cells from the cervix
BSESTITreatmentMissed periodsPain
Reasons for an Irregular Menstrual CycleAge: Irregular during
first few yearsNormal starting age 10-15Poor nutritionEating
disordersNot just skipping meals once in a
whileStressIllnessFluOther
Female InfertilityPID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)Infection of
fallopian tubes, ovariesUsually caused by an STI Blocked fallopian
tubeCauses: PID, abdominal surgeryEndometriosisUterine tissue
growing outside uterus & on/in other reproductive organsWarning
sign: painful menstrual cramps
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Endometriosis
MiscarriageExpulsion of fetus before it is capable of
independent lifeBefore the 20th week of
pregnancyCausesDevelopmental defects Many occur for unknown
reasonsDrug abuse
After 20 weeks its considered a stillbirthMale Care &
ProblemsReproductive SystemsMale CareCleanlinessShower daily, wash
foreskin if uncircumcisedProtection/supportWear a cup during
strenuous activities
Male ProblemsSterilityProducing too few sperm, or of poor
qualityX-rays, radiation, lead from motor exhaust, temperature,
smoking, STIs
Male ProblemsEnlarged prostate glandWhy? Old age, infection,
tumorEnlargement can squeeze urethra making urination difficult May
lead to further urinary problems with bladder & kidneys
Enlarged ProstateAbout.com:
http://video.about.com/prostatecancer/Prostate-Cancer.htmProblemsCancer
of prostate glandAffects older menTreatmentSurgical removal,
radiation & hormone therapyTesticular cancerMost frequently
15-35 years of ageTesticular self-examination1st sign: slight
enlargementAlso look for : Lumps, thickenings, change in texture
Can be cured in 90% of cases if caught early
Average diagnosis age is 72
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HandoutWhen should a woman start getting a mammogram?When should a
woman start getting a pap smear?When should a male get a prostate
exam?When should a male start testicular self exams?When should a
woman start breast self exams?
Nurse with a woman about to have a mammogram.
Pair ReviewAssign RolesPerson #1 Front of WSPerson #2 Back of
WS
2. Time given to review the information
3. Partner up & explain your of the WSPut it in your own
wordsDont worry about stating everything from the WSDont read the
WS to the other personOvarian Cysts
Mammogram (X Ray of the Breast)Breast Imaging Reporting and
Database System (BI-RADS)Category AssessmentFollow-up 0 Need
additional imaging evaluation Additional imaging needed before a
category can be assigned 1 Negative Continue annual screening
mammograms (for women over age 40) 2 Benign (noncancerous) finding
Continue annual screening mammograms (for women over age 40) 3
Probably benign Receive a 6-month follow-up mammogram 4 Suspicious
abnormality May require biopsy 5 Highly suggestive of malignancy
(cancer)Requires biopsy 6 Known biopsy-proven malignancy (cancer)
Biopsy confirms presence of cancer before treatment begins Source:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Detection/mammograms
