Reproductive Concerns
It is the growth of tissue that lines the uterus outside of the uterus.
What is endometriosis?
It is the intentional prevention of pregnancy.
What is contraception?
It is the length of time considered to define infertility after well-timed intercourse when the patient is 35 years or older.
What is six months?
Subtract three months from the first day of the last menstrual period and add seven days.
What is Naegele's Rule?
Prevents neural tube defects. Dietary sources include leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, fortified cereals.
What is folic acid?
Amenorrhea for twelve consecutive months in the absence of pregnancy. Includes hormonal changes and risks for cardiac disease.
What is menopause?
It is most effective when used within three days of unprotected intercourse.
What is levonorgestrel (Plan B)?
It is a condition characterized by an imbalance of estrogen and androgens. Signs include glucose intolerance, obesity, hirsutism, acne, irregular periods or amenorrhea.
What is polycycstic ovarian symdrome (PCOS)?
The functions of this organ include respiration, excretion, storage and transfer of nutrients during pregnancy.
What is the placenta?
Daily requirement is 1000-1300 milligrams. Sources include salmon with bones in, leafy green vegetables, yogurt, milk, tofu.
What is calcium?
As estrogen levels diminish, osteoclasts outnumber osteoblasts and this condition can result.
What is osteoporosis?
Patients taking these medications should be taught to report: chest pain, abdominal pain, eye pain, headache, leg pain. Risks associated include blood clots and CVA.
What are combined oral contraceptive pills?
Examples are gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia.
What are bacterial STIs?
The timing of exposure and stage of development of the fetus determine the effect of these substances or exposures on the fetus.
What are teratogens?
Desirable weight gain in pregnancy depends on pre-pregnant weight. For patients of normal weight, it would be this many pounds.
What is twenty-five to thirty-five pounds?
These are slow growing benign tumors of the uterine muscle. Abnormal bleeding and pain are the most common signs.
What are leiomyomas (fibroids)?
These are permanent methods of contraception known as sterilization.
What are vasectomy and tubal ligation?
It is a serious infection involving the pelvic organs. It has multifactorial causes.
What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
Among its functions are thermoregulation of the fetus, cushioning, musculoskeletal development, auditory stimulation, source of oral fluid, repository for wastes.
What is amniotic fluid?
There is no recognized safe level of consumption of this substance.
What is alcohol?
It is a complication of breast surgery. IVs, blood pressures and procedures should not be performed on the arm where this is evident.
What is lymphedema?
This medication interferes with the production of progesterone.
What is mifepristone?
This medication treats trichomonaisis.
What is metronidazole (Flagyl)?
Greater than 2 liters is_____, and less than 300 milliliters is_____.
What are polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios?
This vitamin increases iron absorption and prevents anemia.
What is vitamin C?