Contraceptive methods Couitus interurrutpus Lactational amenorrhea Calendar methods Basal body temperature method A slight drop in temperature occurs 24-36 hours after ovulation Secondary to progesterone body temp then rises about 0.5 degrees F until the end of the … [Read more...]
S2 E012 Ovaries and PID
Ovarian Cysts Common findings and are often part of a normal menstrual cycle including follicular and corpus luteum cysts. The most common types of benign cysts found are serous and mucinous adenomas and teratomas or dermoid cysts. Postmenopausal cysts are presumed to be malignant … [Read more...]
S2 E010 Disorders of the Uterus for the PANCE and PANRE
Metrorrhagia– bleeding which occurs at any time during the menstrual cycle Menometrorrhagia – heavy bleeding which occurs at any time during the menstrual cycle Dysmenorrhea – menstrual pain which interferes with activities of daily living (ADLs) Hypomenorrhea – extremely light menstrual … [Read more...]
S2 E009 A Review of Cervical and Vaginal Disorders for the PANCE and PANRE
Cervical Dysplasia and Carcinoma Neoplasia is an abnormal growth of cells Dysplasia is an abnormal development typically with an excess of immature cells Cervical dysplasia and carcinoma have been linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) Risk factors Sexual activity increases risk … [Read more...]
S2 E008 The Menstrual Cycle for the PANCE and PANRE
Menstrual cycle Follicular phase Day one of the cycle begins with menses Estrogen increases causing the uterine lining to thicken Follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) increases, stimulating the follicles On day two or three of the cycle one follicle in the ovary becomes dominant … [Read more...]
