Gynecology Issues Review Exam with
Complete Questions and Answers
define amenorrhea - Correct Answer absence of menstrual periods
when is amenorrhea normal - Correct Answer -before menarche (1st menstrual period)
-during pregnancy
-post partum
-during lactation
when are amenorrhea abnormal - Correct Answer -eating disorders?
-extreme thinness
-competitive runners
amenorrhea will increase risk for what - Correct Answer -osteoporosis
-R/T decreased estrogen levels
what are the types of amenorrhea - Correct Answer -primary?
-secondary
what can cause primary amenorrhea - Correct Answer -genetic, turner's syndrome
(missing 1 x chromosome)
-chemo
-radiation
what can cause secondary amenorrhea - Correct Answer -pregnancy?
-dam
-tub
-hypothyroidism
-low weight
what is the treatment for secondary amenorrhea - Correct Answer -treat underlying
cause?
-clamed
define secondary amenorrhea - Correct Answer no menses for at least 3 cycles or 6
months
what is dysmenorrhea - Correct Answer -menstrual pain, cramps
, how long does dysmenorrhea last - Correct Answer 48 to 72 hours
what is the treatment for dysmenorrhea - Correct Answer -oral contraceptives?
-prostaglandin inhibitors
-maids
-Motrin
-Advil
how do oral contraceptives treat dysmenorrhea - Correct Answer decrease
endometrial growth?
define mittelschmerz - Correct Answer pelvic pain that occurs at ovulation, middle of
the menstrual cycle
what causes mittelschmerz - Correct Answer -rupture of the follicle?
-spillage of follicular fluid/blood into peritoneal cavity
what is a sign of mittelschmerz - Correct Answer sharp pain on left or right side?
how long can mittelschmerz last - Correct Answer from a few hours to 2 days
what is the treatment for mittelschmerz - Correct Answer -none required?
-pt. teaching only
define endometriosis - Correct Answer endometrial tissue located outside of the uterus
what is the s/s of endometriosis - Correct Answer -pain?
-infertility
-dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
-rectal pain
what is the treatment for endometriosis (medical) - Correct Answer -oral
contraceptives?
-progesterone
-diazole
-Lupron
what is the goal when giving treatment for endometriosis - Correct Answer -stop the
menstrual cycle?
-pseudo menopause
what is the surgical treatment for endometriosis - Correct Answer -hysterectomy?
-laparoscopic removal of lesions
Complete Questions and Answers
define amenorrhea - Correct Answer absence of menstrual periods
when is amenorrhea normal - Correct Answer -before menarche (1st menstrual period)
-during pregnancy
-post partum
-during lactation
when are amenorrhea abnormal - Correct Answer -eating disorders?
-extreme thinness
-competitive runners
amenorrhea will increase risk for what - Correct Answer -osteoporosis
-R/T decreased estrogen levels
what are the types of amenorrhea - Correct Answer -primary?
-secondary
what can cause primary amenorrhea - Correct Answer -genetic, turner's syndrome
(missing 1 x chromosome)
-chemo
-radiation
what can cause secondary amenorrhea - Correct Answer -pregnancy?
-dam
-tub
-hypothyroidism
-low weight
what is the treatment for secondary amenorrhea - Correct Answer -treat underlying
cause?
-clamed
define secondary amenorrhea - Correct Answer no menses for at least 3 cycles or 6
months
what is dysmenorrhea - Correct Answer -menstrual pain, cramps
, how long does dysmenorrhea last - Correct Answer 48 to 72 hours
what is the treatment for dysmenorrhea - Correct Answer -oral contraceptives?
-prostaglandin inhibitors
-maids
-Motrin
-Advil
how do oral contraceptives treat dysmenorrhea - Correct Answer decrease
endometrial growth?
define mittelschmerz - Correct Answer pelvic pain that occurs at ovulation, middle of
the menstrual cycle
what causes mittelschmerz - Correct Answer -rupture of the follicle?
-spillage of follicular fluid/blood into peritoneal cavity
what is a sign of mittelschmerz - Correct Answer sharp pain on left or right side?
how long can mittelschmerz last - Correct Answer from a few hours to 2 days
what is the treatment for mittelschmerz - Correct Answer -none required?
-pt. teaching only
define endometriosis - Correct Answer endometrial tissue located outside of the uterus
what is the s/s of endometriosis - Correct Answer -pain?
-infertility
-dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
-rectal pain
what is the treatment for endometriosis (medical) - Correct Answer -oral
contraceptives?
-progesterone
-diazole
-Lupron
what is the goal when giving treatment for endometriosis - Correct Answer -stop the
menstrual cycle?
-pseudo menopause
what is the surgical treatment for endometriosis - Correct Answer -hysterectomy?
-laparoscopic removal of lesions
