Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 21 views

    COMMON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CONCERNS For WOMEN

    Uploaded by

    Chari Rivo
    This document summarizes several common reproductive health concerns for women: 1) Endometriosis occurs when uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, which can cause pain, infertility, and heavy periods. Symptoms include abdominal and pelvic pain. 2) Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow in or around the uterus, causing heavy periods, pain, and reproductive issues. 3) Gynecologic cancers affect the female reproductive organs, including the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. 4) Other concerns discussed include HIV/AIDS, interstitial cystitis, polycystic ovary syndrome, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual violence,

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    COMMON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CONCERNS For WOMEN

    Uploaded by

    Chari Rivo
    21 views10 pages
    This document summarizes several common reproductive health concerns for women: 1) Endometriosis occurs when uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, which can cause pain, infertility, and heavy periods. Symptoms include abdominal and pelvic pain. 2) Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow in or around the uterus, causing heavy periods, pain, and reproductive issues. 3) Gynecologic cancers affect the female reproductive organs, including the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. 4) Other concerns discussed include HIV/AIDS, interstitial cystitis, polycystic ovary syndrome, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual violence,

    Original Description:

    Original Title

    COMMON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CONCERNS for WOMEN

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    This document summarizes several common reproductive health concerns for women: 1) Endometriosis occurs when uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, which can cause pain, infertility, and heavy periods. Symptoms include abdominal and pelvic pain. 2) Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow in or around the uterus, causing heavy periods, pain, and reproductive issues. 3) Gynecologic cancers affect the female reproductive organs, including the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. 4) Other concerns discussed include HIV/AIDS, interstitial cystitis, polycystic ovary syndrome, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual violence,

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
    21 views10 pages

    COMMON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CONCERNS For WOMEN

    Uploaded by

    Chari Rivo
    This document summarizes several common reproductive health concerns for women: 1) Endometriosis occurs when uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, which can cause pain, infertility, and heavy periods. Symptoms include abdominal and pelvic pain. 2) Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow in or around the uterus, causing heavy periods, pain, and reproductive issues. 3) Gynecologic cancers affect the female reproductive organs, including the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. 4) Other concerns discussed include HIV/AIDS, interstitial cystitis, polycystic ovary syndrome, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual violence,

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
    of 10

    COMMON REPRODUCTIVE

    HEALTH CONCERNS for


    WOMEN
    CHARI V> RIVO
    Endometriosis

      is when the kind of tissue that normally lines the uterus grows somewhere
    else
     It can grow on the ovaries, behind the uterus, on the bowels, or on the
    bladder
     Rarely, it grows in other parts of the body.
     This “misplaced” tissue can cause pain, infertility, and very heavy periods
     The pain is usually in the abdomen, lower back, or pelvic areas.
     Some women have no symptoms at all, and having trouble getting pregnant
    may be the first sign they have endometriosis.
    Uterine Fibroids

     most common noncancerous tumors in women of childbearing age.


     Fibroids are made of muscle cells and other tissues that grow in and around the wall of the
    uterus, or womb
     Risk factors include being African-American or being overweight. The symptoms of fibroids
    include
    • Heavy or painful periods or bleeding between periods.
    • Feeling “full” in the lower abdomen.
    • Urinating often.
    • Pain during sex.
    • Lower back pain.
    • Reproductive problems, such as infertility, multiple miscarriages, or early labor.
    Gynecologic Cancer

     any cancer that starts in a woman’s reproductive organs


     Five main gynecologic cancers:
     Cervical cancer
     begins in the cervix, which is the lower, narrow end of the uterus.
     Ovarian cancer
     begins in the ovaries, which are located on each side of the uterus
     Uterine cancer
     begins in the uterus, the pear-shaped organ in a woman’s pelvis where the baby grows when a woman is
    pregnant.
     Vaginal cancer
     begins in the vagina, which is the hollow, tube-like channel between the bottom of the uterus and the
    outside of the body.
     Vulvar cancer
     begins in the vulva, the outer part of the female genital organs.
    HIV/AIDS

     Human immunodeficiency virus; affects CD4 cells of the immune


    system
     No cure at this time but virus can be controlled
     Can be transferred via sex or by sharing needles with an infected
    person; can also be spread through breastmilk
    Interstitial Cystitis

     a chronic bladder condition resulting in recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder or


    surrounding pelvic region
     People with IC usually have inflamed or irritated bladder walls that can cause scarring and
    stiffening of the bladder. IC can affect anyone; however, it is more common in women than
    men. Some people have some or none of the following symptoms:
    • Abdominal or pelvic mild discomfort.
    • Frequent urination.
    • A feeling of urgency to urinate.
    • Feeling of abdominal or pelvic pressure.
    • Tenderness.
    • Intense pain in the bladder or pelvic region.
    • Severe lower abdominal pain that intensifies as the urinary bladder fills or empties.
    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

     a woman’s ovaries or adrenal glands produce more male hormones than normal
     One result is that cysts (fluid-filled sacs) develop on the ovaries. Women who are obese are
    more likely to have PCOS. Women with PCOS are at increased risk of developing diabetes
    and heart disease.
     Symptoms may include
    • Infertility
    • Pelvic pain.
    • Excess hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, thumbs, or toes.
    • Baldness or thinning hair.
    • Acne, oily skin, or dandruff.
    • Patches of thickened dark brown or black skin.
    Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

     infections that you can get from having sex with someone who has the
    infection
     The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites, and viruses
     Affects men and women, but can be more severe for women
     Can cause serious health problems for the baby
     STDs caused by bacteria or parasite can be treated with antibiotics, but viral
    causes cannot be treated, antiviral medication can help control symptoms
    Sexual Violence

     sexual activity where consent is not obtained or freely given


     Intimate partner violence (IPV)
     describes physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or
    spouse. This type of violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples
    and does not require sexual intimacy.
    Resource/s:

     https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/womensrh/healthconcerns.html

    You might also like