History and Examination of the Reproductive System Female reproductive history: - Age‚ gravidity (no. of pregnancies‚ including miscarriages/ectopics/stillbirths)‚ parity (no. of livebirths)‚ LMP (last menstrual period) - History of presenting complaints: o Nature and duration o Relation to menstrual cycle o Vaginal discharge o Vaginal bleeding o Urinary symptoms (dysuria‚ frequency‚ urge/stress incontinence) o Bowel symptoms - Previous gynaecological history: o Periods – regular
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The definition of abortion is “the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy‚ most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy” (Definition). There are two different types of abortions. There is a Spontaneous abortion which is like a miscarriage. The actual definition of a Spontaneous abortion is “An abortion due to accidental trauma or natural causes” (Abortion). The other type of abortion is an Induced abortion which is “intentional termination of a pregnancy before the fetus can live
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emotional problems‚ breast cancer‚ and medical complications later on in life. If one decides that he is ready to have a child at any time after having an abortion‚ he may experience trouble in doing so. For example‚ one may experience infertility‚ miscarriages‚ and ectopic pregnancies. When an abortion procedure is performed‚ a great deal of scraping is done against the uterine wall. Due to this damage‚ in the future‚ a fertilized egg cannot implant itself to the wall of the uterus to grow. Therefore
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1. Marital rape survivors seem to suffer severe and long-term psychological consequences (Kilpatrick et al.‚ 1988; Frieze‚ 1983). Research has also indicated that the psychological effects are likely to be long lasting. Explain. Some marital rape survivors report flash-backs‚ sexual dysfunction‚ and emotional pain for years after the violence and that they are raped by someone whom they once presumably loved and trusted‚ are more likely to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety than those who are
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Pregnancy and PCOS Everyone knows what pregnancy is‚ how it can affect the body over time‚ and that there are many factors that can affect the pregnancy. One thing that can affect the pregnancy that is little known about is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). If someone tells you that they have PCOS‚ you think to yourself‚ what is PCOS? Not many people know what is it off the top of their head‚ but in all actuality 1 in 4 women of reproductive age have
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important to be avoided before and during pregnancy. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have serious consequences for mother and the developing fetus (O’ Leary et al.‚ 2010). If a mother is consuming alcohol during pregnancy she can have a miscarriage‚ stillbirth‚ low-birth weight‚ or a premature infant (ACP CS-EBK for Developmental Profiles‚ pg. 58). A developing fetus consumes whatever the mother puts into her mouth and body. Alcohol is a teratogen that has irreversible effects on infant development
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Democracy... it is the foundation of our beliefs as Americans. It is what has allowed our country to prosper and thrive for as long as it has‚ and with democracy comes the freedom of choice. On paper this sounds simple and spectacular‚ but with the freedom of choice we must also accept the complexity of choice. There are millions of voices in our country and an uncountable number of views and morals. As a democracy we debate these views and morals in an attempt to distinguish what is “right” and
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NonPrescription Drugs • Thalidomide (sedative) • Accutane – Psychoactive Drugs (Caffeine‚ Alcohol‚ Nicotine‚ Cocaine‚ Marijuana‚ Heroin) • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Hazards… • INCOMPATIBLE BLOOD TYPES – Rh Incompatibility – Mental retardation‚ miscarriages‚ infant death • ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS – Radiation and Pollution – Underdeveloped
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disorder prevents testosterone from masculinizing the external genitalia. CAH is caused by exposure to androgens which are produced naturally through adrenal or mothers may have received synthetic androgens to prevent miscarriage in women who have a family history of miscarriages. Research has been done on CAH and results have shown that girls with CAH act more like a boy. They are more interested in masculine toys such as trucks while girls without are more interested in playing with dolls.
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Needle stick injuries are one of the most frequent occupational hazards faced by nurses. Needle stick injuries are percutaneous piercing wounds caused by needles that accidentally puncture the skin. These injuries can occur at any time when nurses use‚ disassemble‚ or dispose of needles. When these needles are not disposed in a proper way‚ needles become concealed in linen or garbage and injure other workers who encounter them unexpectedly. It is very common in the health care environment.
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