ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN STUDY GUIDE

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ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN STUDY GUIDE Gynecological Problems 1. What is endometriosis? What are clinical manifestations of the disease? Endometriosis is endometrial (inner uterine) tissue that ... implants outside the uterine cavity. The displaced endometrial tissue responds to cyclic hormonal stimulation and becomes irritated, bleeds, and scars the surrounding tissue Leaving adhesions and can cause surfaces can be fixed together and can causes infertility. Progresses slowly and regresses with pregnancy, breast feeding, and menopause. Clinical manifestations: • Pain (Most common symptom)—is due more to the site of tissue • Begins before the menstrual flow o --Peaks just before the menstrual flow o --Rectal pressure • Dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse) • Painful defecation • Low back pain • GI disturbances—nausea, diarrhea [Show More]

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