MCH NUR 2633 - Study Guide Test 1/50 questions1. Womens health encompasses breast care, GYN exams, and assessments. Be comfortable withthe parameters of education for Self breast exams, and what is normal for a woman to note when doing breast exam. Know normal menstrual cycle - what is the most common complaintwith the menstrual cycle, and complications; (dysmenorrhea) Know STIs and risks. a. The most common compliant women have with menstrual cycle is abnormal bleeding, painful menses (dysmenorrhea), treatment is heating pad and NSAIDs. Other OBGYN complaints are fibroids, ovarian cysts, and endometriosis. Self-breasts exams monthly 7-10 days after the cycle. Two hormones with women's health are Estrogen(growth hormone makes everything bigger), Progesterone(slows things down, makes lining thicker, the pregnancy will not survive without enough of this hormone)2. If a patient finds a breast lump how will you advise her? a. Its never normal to feel a lump, make sure you follow up and have other testing, discharge is not normal unless it's a milk discharge after pregnancy b. web-x all women should be doing breast exams once they start menses (10 days after) c. if a lump is found make an appointment d. ultrasound, mammography e. breast cancer at