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Female Reproductive Disorders

Female Reproductive Disorders. Menstrual Cramps. Hormones cause muscles of uterus to contract to expel menstrual fluid. Painful contractions of uterus and abdominal muscles may result. Treatment depends on severity of problem: heating pad and exercise may help. Ibuprofen may relive pain.

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Female Reproductive Disorders

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  1. Female Reproductive Disorders

  2. Menstrual Cramps • Hormones cause muscles of uterus to contract to expel menstrual fluid. • Painful contractions of uterus and abdominal muscles may result. • Treatment depends on severity of problem: heating pad and exercise may help. • Ibuprofen may relive pain. • May need to consult doctor for severe cramps, irregular periods, etc.

  3. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) • Hormonal changes cause fluid retention in body tissues. • Symptoms vary, may include fatigue, bloating, mood swings. • May be related to hormonal or nutritional imbalance: dietary supplements and hormone therapy may help.

  4. Toxic Shock Syndrome • Life-threatening bacterial infection associated with tampon use. • Symptoms include fever, vomiting or diarrhea, rash. • Seek immediate medical attention is symptoms occur: antibiotics needed, possible life support.

  5. Endometriosis • Tissue from inside uterus grows on other organs in abdomen. • Symptoms depend on location: severe cramps; painful periods, bowel movements or sex; infertility • See doctor for treatment (may include removal of uterus known as a hysterectomy)

  6. Ovarian Cyst/s • Fluid filled sacs can form on the follicles of the ovaries. • Symptoms include swelling or pain in abdomen, back ache, abnormal periods. • Most go away without treatment; surgery may be required if large or unusual.

  7. Female Reproductive Cancers • Symptoms/diagnosis of female cancers: • Breast (Age 40+, earlier if family has history) • Women may notice discharge or feel lump during monthly breast exam. • Calcification or mass may be seen on yearly mammogram. • Uterus/cervix • Diagnosed by Pap test: cells removed from cervix and viewed my microscope to detect abnormal changes; DNA from HPV indicated viral cause. • Risk increases with early sexual activity because of exposure to HPV: • Inoculation (Gardasil) recommended before sexually active

  8. Ovary (Age 30+) • Most difficult to diagnose: often no symptoms until it spreads to other organs. • Treatment for cancers same as for male cancers.

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