Maternity Nursing Chapter 05 Key Terms Plus Notes

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andrology

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the branch of medicine that treats the male and diseases specific to the male sex

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anteflexion

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a condition in which the body of the uterus is bent sharply forward at the junction with the cervix

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anteversion

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a condition in which the entire uterus is tipped far foward

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aspermia

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absence of sperm

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bicornuate uterus

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a uterus that has two fundal horns; it may have an accompanying septum

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biologic gender

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a person's chromosomal sexual designation of being male (XY) or female (XX)

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culdoscopy

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the introduction of an endoscope through the posterior vaginal wall to view the pelvic organs

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cystocele

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a pouching of the bladder into the anterior vaginal wall

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dyspareunia

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pain on sexual intercourse

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erectile dysfunction

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impotence; the inability to achieve erection in order to complete a sex act

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gender identity

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the inner sense of being male or female, which may be the same as or different from biologic gender

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gender role

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the behavior a person conveys about being male or female

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gonad

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a sex gland; an ovary in the female; a testis in the male

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gynecology

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the study of the female reproductive organs and female disorders

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gynecomastia

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enlargement of the breasts; excess development of male breast tissue; a transient occurrence in normal adolescence

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laparoscopy

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examination of the abdominal cavity and organs by insertion of a surgical instrument through the anterior abdominal wall

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menarche

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the first menstrual period

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menopause

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the cessation of ovarian function

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menorrhagia

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an abnormally heavy menstrual flow

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metrorrhagia

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bleeding between menstrual periods

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oocyte

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an immature ovum

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premature ejaculation

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deposition of sperm before vaginal penetration or the full enjoyment of the sexual partner

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rectocele

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a herniation of the rectum into the posterior vaginal wall

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retroflexion

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a condition in which the body is bent sharply back just above the cervix

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retroversion

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a condition in which the entire uterus is tipped backward

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thelarche

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breast development changes at puberty

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transsexual

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a person of one sex whose perceived identity is of the opposite sex

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transvestite

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a person who engages in the practice of dressing in the clothes of the opposite sex for sexual gratification

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vaginismus

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painful, involuntary spasms of the vagina

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voyeurism

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the practice of obtaining sexual pleasure by looking at the nude body of another

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adrenarch

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pubic and axillary hair that occur during puberty

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Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

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First Phase - Proliferative
Second Phase - Secretory
Third Phase - Ischemic
Fourth Phase - Menses

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How much blood and iron is lost in a typical menstrual flow?

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30-80 mL blood and 11 mg iron

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dysmenorrhea

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painful menstruation

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Fern test

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discharged cervical mucus is placed on a glass slide and allowed to dry. Arborization or ferning (formation of fernlike patterns) shows that estrogen levels are high and is visible just before ovulation. When progesterone levels are dominate, as it is just after ovulation, a fern pattern is no longer discernible.

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When are high levels of estrogen present in the body, with regards to the menstrual cycle?

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just before ovulation

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Spinnbarkeit test

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Stretchability test of cervical mucus. At the height of estrogen secretion cervical is tin, water, and can be stretched into long strands. By implication this shows that ovulation is about to occur.

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perimenopausal

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term used to denote the period during which menopausal changes occur

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postmenopausal

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the time of life following the final menses

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Age range and average age of menopause

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age range: 40-55
average age: 51.3

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Hormone replacement therapy is no longer routinely prescribed extensively to decrease menopause symptoms . Possible adverse effects of HR include:

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-endometrial cancer
-CVAs
-breast cancer

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What are some adverse side effects of menopause?

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"hot flashes", vaginal dryness, osteoporosis, urinary incontinence from lack of bladder support. (due to the atrophy of ovaries and resulting decrease in estrogen production)

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What can women do to help with vaginal dryness after menopause?

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1. Use a lubricating jelly prior to sexual relations.
2. Application of estrogen cream
3. Insertion of a vaginal ring that dispenses low-dose estrogen

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What can women do to prevent osteoporosis?

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1. Ingest 1200 mg calcium daily, and
2. Ingest 400 to 800 IU of vitamin D daily, and
3. Begin a program of weight-bearing exercises such as walking or low-impact aerobics
4. Calcitonin may be prescribed as a nasal spray
5. Drugs that aid bone reabsorption such as Evista or Fosamex

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When would sexual relations in a pregnant couple be contraindicated?

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If the women has had previous miscarriages or if vaginal bleeding is present.

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autoerotic asphyxia

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the practice of causing oxygen deficiency during masturbation with the goal of producing a feeling of extreme sexual excitement

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sadism

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inflicting pain to achieve sexual satisfaction

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masochism

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receive pain to achieve sexual satisfaction

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two types of sexual harassment

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quid pro quo (an equal exchange) and hostile work environment

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disorders involving sexual functioning can be primary or secondary, aka ...

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lifelong - primary, or
acquired - secondary

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psychogenic origin

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produced by psychic rather than organic factors

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biogenic origin

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produced by biologic processes

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Mirtazapine

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a serotonergic antidepressant prescribed to alleviate premature ejaculation

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PSAS - persistant sexual arousal syndome

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excessive and unrelenting sexual arousal in the absence of desire. may be triggered by meds, psychological factors, or herbal remedies such as Ginkgo biloba

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dyspareunia can occur because of...

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endometriosis, vestibulitis, vaginall infection, or hormonal changes

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endometriosis

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abnormal placement of endometrial tissue

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vesibulitis

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inflammation of the vestibule

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menstrual cycle

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periodic uterine bleeding in response to cyclic hormones

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Stages of the sexual response cycle

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1. Excitement
2. Plateau
3. Orgasm
4. Resolution