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Cervical mucus
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thick or thin depending on phase of cycle. Mostly alkaline (6.5-9)
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estrogen mucus
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watery,clear
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progesterone mucus
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scant, more viscous
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Spinnbarkeit test
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usually exceeds 10 cm tests strength and stringiness of cervical mucus to check fertility of cervix progesterone
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Ferning test
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used to determine amount of estrogen
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dysfunctional menstrual cycle manifestations
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heavy bleeding at irregular intervals,prolonged flow,NO CRAMPS
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Amenorrhea. absence of menses classifications
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physiologic:teenage, pregnancy, menopause
pathologic: absence of meses&secondary sexual characteristics at 14 yo absence of menses at 16 yo regardless of whether or not 2nd sex char at any ane when menses ceased in women prev had normal menstrual function |
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amenorrhea causes
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congenital anatomical defect
chromosomal abnormalities (turners syndrome) accquired-intrauterine adhesion, nutrition deficiency, emotional stress, excessive exercise, drugs, disease of pituitary, thyroid, adrenal glands |
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primary dysmenorrhea
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-absence of organic pelvic lesions
usually associated ovulatory cycle. Pain is spasmodic |
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secondary dysmenorrhea
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painful menstruation in presence of organic disease.
PID tumor of uterus |
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PMS cause
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hormonal imbalance prolactin affects sodium and water retention
estrogen stimulates anxiety and nervous tension increased progesterone can lead to depression |
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Menopause
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cessation of menses for a full year
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tests
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FSH>30mIU blood test
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menopause manifestations
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degradation of secondary sexual characteristics, decreased estrogen and increased FSH (vasomotor instability creates hot flashes), depression, anxiety
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estrogen
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stimulates vascularity of breasts,
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progesterone
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causes marked budding and growth of alveolar structures therefore secretory state ready for lactation
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PRL
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alveolar cells to produce milk
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milk ejection
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pressence of oxytocin, suckling of baby stimulates hypothalamus
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Menopause and breast tissue
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loss of glandular tissue of breast
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Vulvitis
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inflammation of vulva accompanied by puritis (itching)
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vulvitis causes
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candida, STD, local chemical irritants, menopause
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folliculitis
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infection of hair follicles
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bartholin cysts
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results from the occlusion of duct system within Bartholin's gland
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Bartholin abscess
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cyst infected by bacteria-->pus formation--->abscess
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carcinoma of the vulva incidence
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most frequently seen in women>60 yo
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carcinoma vulva manifestations
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a thickening of the skin, a small raised area or lump, ulceration that fails to heal. Late stage swelling of inguinal lymph nodes
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Vaginitis manifestation
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vaginal discharge that is malodorous, itches and burns, redness and swelling of vaginal tissues, pain during urination or sexual intercourse
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cancer of the vagina
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any prolonged local irritation, or metastasis
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manifestations of vaginal cancer
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abnormal bleeding, vaginal discharge,pelvic pain, dysuria, constipation
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cervicitis causes
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bacteria, yeast, oarasitem virus,
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cervical polyps cause
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inflammatory hyperplasia of the endocervical mucosa
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cervical polys manifestations
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postcoital bleeding
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