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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Estimated New Cases#1 on the list#2 on the list
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
Watch the Video:http://video.about.com/cervicalcancer/Endometriosis.htm 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
#1 on the list#2 on the listExtra CreditOn Your Health CANCER 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