Chapter 4 Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Transcript of Chapter 4 Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
Increases sexual comfort
Monitor for changes related to health concerns
Myths and negative attitudes
Menarche (MEH-nar-kee) Initial onset Age 11-15 Related to heredity, health, altitude (earlier in lower
altitudes)
Premenstrual syndrome Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
5% of women Symptoms bad; disrupt woman’s functioning
Dysmenorrhea (dis-meh-nuh-REE-uh)painful menses
Amenorrhea = no mensesEither at puberty or due to low fat
Self-help for menstrual symptomsExerciseSexDiet
Toxic shock syndromeFever, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, dizzinessDiva Cup or pads
Climacteric (kli-MAK-tuh-rik)Physiological changes during transition period of
fertility to infertility, slowing estrogen production Around 40 years old
Peri-menopauseTime before menopause Irregular
MenopausePermanent cessation of menstruation
Symptoms vary from mild to strong Hot flashes or warm spells Night sweats, interrupted sleep Headaches, poor concentration Depression, anxiety Can take hormones, review page 97
Urinary tract infections bacterial enters vaginaWipe front to back
Vaginal infectionsReview page 99 for prevention tips
Diet, good hygiene, lubrication
Pap smear screens for cervical cancer Few cells removed with brush Not painful, few nerves on cervix
Hysterectomy Surgical removal of uterusMost frequently performed U.S. operationMore frequently performed on low income, less educated
womenNon-surgical options
Oophorectomy (oh-uh-fuh-REK-tuh-mee) Surgical removal of the ovaries, (or also uterus) 40% cancer of survival for 5 years because hard to detect
Secondary sex characteristics Mammary glands produce milk Areola is darker area Nipple is in center of areola & has openings for
milk Depression, anxiety due to social factors
Breast cancer Treatments
Mastectomy, chemo, hormone, radiation Risk factors
African Americans tend to have more-advanced breast cancer prior to detection
Lower income, lack of health-care Page 106, Chart
Reconstructive breast surgery