Periods
What is your period?
The monthly shedding of the uterine lining.
Which female scientist’s X-ray imaging was crucial in discovering the double helix structure of DNA?
Rosalind Franklin.
What is the most common manifestation of heart disease?
Heart Attacks
T/F: A woman who made a key observation to the discovery of our knowledge of the double helix DNA structure was not given credit because she was a woman.
True - Rosalind Franklin found the double helix structure of DNA, but James Watson and Francis Crick were credited with the discovery.
T/F: A physical exam MUST be done in the first visit.
False. A physical exam isn’t always necessary, and you can schedule the physical exam to be its own visit.
What is the point of the menstrual cycle?
To prepare the body for a possible pregnancy
What are some ways that gender bias can be fixed?
Taking accountability, actively pursuing diversity, educating ourselves
At what age does the incidence rate for stroke flip?
Around 85, partly due to longer life expectancy and unique risk factors
T/F: Men and women have the same likelihood of injury in a fatal car crash.
False - Women are more likely to be injured because car safety designs are historically based on male crash-test dummies.
What should you prepare before attending a routine screening appointment?
Familial History, Other medications you take (even supplements), Prioritizing issues
Name the 3 period products.
Pads, tampons, and menstrual cups
How was showing confidence and determination viewed for men versus women in the past?
Men were praised and seen as assertive, while women were judged negatively and called “difficult.”
What is the acronym for spotting a stroke?
B.E. F.A.S.T
(Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, and Time)
T/F: Most medical research in the past was based only on male bodies/patients.
True - Historically, women have been excluded from clinical trials, leading to gaps in understanding how diseases affect them differently.
What is the difference between a midwife and a gynecologist?
Midwives focus more on prevention, and most doctors focus more on what is the issue NOW
Name 1 of the lifestyle modifications.
Modify diet, incorporate exercise, reduce stress
How do gender biases affect the way doctors interpret men’s and women’s chronic pain?
Men are often seen as “brave” or “stoic,” while women are viewed as “emotional” or “hysterical,” leading to their pain being dismissed.
Name 2 of the 4 risk factors for breast cancer.
Family history, age, previous radiation treatments, prolonged exposure to progesterone & estrogen
T/F: Because women usually have chest pain during a heart attack, they're just as likely as men to receive fast and accurate emergency care.
False - Women often have atypical symptoms like fatigue or jaw pain and are more likely to be misdiagnosed or dismissed in ERs.
Name 3 ways you can better prepare to advocate for yourself?
Conduct your own research, Write down notes from visit, Have someone come with you, Ask questions, Possibly look for another opinion (outside of current system)
Name the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle.
Menses, Follicular, Ovulation, and Luteal
What is endometriosis, and why is it often diagnosed late?
Endometriosis is when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing painful cramps and possible scarring. It’s often diagnosed late because women’s pain is dismissed as “just bad period pains".
Why are breast MRIs better than breast mammograms for Black women?
MRIs can better detect cancers in dense breast tissue, which is more common in Black women.
T/F: Gender bias in psychiatric care leads to women being more frequently diagnosed with depression.
True - Studies show women's emotional concerns are more often labeled as mood disorders, even when there are signs of other causes.
What is the Speculum used for? What can this procedure be used to detect?
To open the vagina to the cervix, so that you can get a sample with a Q-Tip to screen for cervical cancer.