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UNIT 4 - RTI & REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS - Coggle Diagram
UNIT 4 - RTI & REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS
REPRODUCTIVE TRACT INFECTION (RTI)
A reproductive infection refers to an infection that affects the reproductive system, caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
REPRODUCTIVE DISORDER
A reproductive disorder refers to any condition that impairs the normal functioning of the reproductive system, leading to difficulties with fertility, sexual function or overall reproductive health
TYPES
STIs
Infections that spread primarily through peron-to-person sexual contact
HIV, Syphilis and hepatitis B, can be transmitted via mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy
eg; clhamidia, gonorrhea, HIV
ENDOGENOUS INFECTION
infection due to the overgrowth of the normal flora of the reproductive tract
eg; yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis
LATROGENIC INFECTION
Due to improper procedures such as unsafe abortion and unhygenic delivery practices
eg. Pelvic inflammatory disease
COMMON SIGNS OF RTI
-vaginal discharge
Vulval itching
painful urination
genital sore
pain during menses
painful intercourse
CONSEQUENCES OF RTIs
severe and life threatening
PID
infertility
miscarriage
stillbirths
preterm births
congenital infections
increase the risk of HIV transmissions
IMPACT OF POSITIVE DIAGNOSIS ON A PERSONS LIFE
shock, sadness and frustration
depression and anxiety
emotional distress
fear about death, suffering and pain
lack of interest in usual daily life activities
unable to find pleasure in doing what they have enjoyed before
difficulty sleeping
feeling confused
decreased sexual activity
changes in relationship with partner
SIGNS
FEMALE
abdominal and pelvic pain
fever and malaise
abnormal vaginal discharge
burning/itching of genitals
pain during intercourse
MALE
frequency of urination
dysuria
nocturia
incontinence of urine
pain in pelvis, groin or reproductive organs
lesion on external genitals
swelling of reproductive organs
abnormal penile drainage
burning/itching of genitals
ROLE OF HEALTHCARE WORKER
raise awareness about prevention
promote early recognition of symptoms
promote safer sexual practices
detect infections
prevent latrogenic infections
manage symptomatic STI/RTI
counsel patient and encourage to comply with treatment
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
FEMALE
pap smear of cervix
cervical biopsy
dilation and curettage
laparoscopy
mammography
ultrasound
ct scan
blood test
MRI
MALE
digital rectal examination
biopsy
cystoscopy
laboratory test - prostate-specific antigen test
NURSING CARE
provide clear and concise information and emotional support
assess pain level and provide meds
supportice care during procedures and surgeries
conduct thorough assessment and examination