Menstrual Disorders
This is the absence of menstruation that is most often caused by pregnancy, but can also be a sign of various disorders.
What is amenorrhea?
The most frequently reported bacterial STI in the U.S. is this.
What is chlamydia?
The most prevalent viral STI in ambulatory settings, often causing genital warts.
What is human papillomavirus (HPV)?
This fungal infection is often linked to antibiotic use, diabetes, and pregnancy.
What is vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)?
Fibrocystic changes in the breast are often described as this texture.
What is “lumpiness”?
Pain during or shortly before menstruation caused by increased prostaglandins is known as this
What is primary dysmenorrhea?
This STI is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae and is becoming increasingly drug-resistant.
What is gonorrhea?
This viral STI can cause painful lesions
What is herpes simplex virus (HSV-2)?
Pregnant women are screened for this bacterial infection at 35–37 weeks to prevent neonatal morbidity.
What is group B streptococcus?
The presence of a painless, palpable lump, nipple retraction, and skin changes may indicate this.
What is breast cancer?
This severe PMS variant emphasizes mood changes and affects 3%–8% of women.
What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
This STI caused by Treponema pallidum has distinct primary and secondary stages.
What is syphilis?
This hepatitis type is transmitted through fecal-oral routes and can be prevented with vaccination
What is hepatitis A?
This condition occurs when lactobacilli are replaced with anaerobic bacteria, increasing risk of preterm labor.
What is bacterial vaginosis?
The average-risk woman should begin mammography screening at this age.
What is age 40?
The presence and growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus is known as this.
What is endometriosis?
This inflammatory disorder of the upper genital tract can lead to ectopic pregnancy, infertility, and chronic pelvic pain.
What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
This bloodborne liver infection has no vaccine and is most often linked to IV drug use.
What is hepatitis C?
This protozoan STI is treated with metronidazole or tinidazole in a single dose.
What is trichomoniasis?
This surgical procedure removes the entire breast, nipple, and areola without axillary node dissection.
What is a total simple mastectomy?
Cycles longer than 40 days are referred to as this.
What is oligomenorrhea?
The standard treatment for syphilis is this intramuscular antibiotic.
What is benzathine penicillin G?
This medication regimen is used to treat chlamydia.
Doxycycline 100 mg BID x 7 days
TORCH infections can cross the placenta. Name one.
What is toxoplasmosis, other (hepatitis), rubella, cytomegalovirus, or herpes simplex?
This procedure removes the breast, nipple, areola, axillary nodes, and pectoralis major muscle
What is a radical mastectomy?