Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect many patients, and persons assigned female at birth are more susceptible to them, likely due to their shorter urethral length (National Institutes…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Bacterial vaginitis and vulvovaginal candidiasis are common infectious causes of vaginitis. Anaerobic bacteria cause bacterial vaginitis, while vulvovaginal candidiasis is caused by a fungal infection (Paladine &…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affect people in all areas of the world. STIs are not specific to those of certain age groups, demographics, or economic status. STIs…
Figure 7.1 Infections of the Genitourinary System Infections of the uterus, pelvis, and urinary tract are common and endemic in developing countries and specifically affect people assigned female at birth. (credit: “Micrograph of a clue cell” by Mikael Häggström, M.D./Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain)…
Functional Disorders Menstrual disorders can significantly impact a patient’s physical and emotional well-being. Menstrual disorders that cause pain can decrease the patient’s quality of life and interfere with daily tasks. AUB can cause anxiety for patients, especially when the cause…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Prevention and early detection are key components of cancer care. Nurses play a vital role in providing education to patients regarding regular wellness checkups and screening exams.…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: This module focuses on the range of conditions related to benign growths in the female reproductive system. Though benign (not cancerous), these conditions can interfere in the lives…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: This module explores the structural disorders of the reproductive system of persons assigned female at birth. The nature of the female reproductive system makes it susceptible to various…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: This module focuses on key functional reproductive health disorders that can affect any person AFAB at some point in their life. The underlying mechanisms, clinical manifestations, diagnostic…
Figure 6.1 Nursing Care and Education Nurses play an important role in providing education and support to persons with gynecologic conditions throughout their lifespan. The actions of the nurse increase health literacy and decrease morbidity and mortality for their patients. (credit: U.S. Navy…