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Abstract Objective To reveal the changes in the quality of life reported by women with Human papillomavirus (HPV)-induced lesions. Methods This is a cross-sectional, descriptive-exploratory study of a qualitative approach performed from June to August 2016. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews based on five questions on the concept of quality of life were used. The data were submitted to thematic analysis. All ethical aspects have been contemplated. Results A total of 20 women aged between 25 and 59 years old were interviewed. From the analysis of the data, the following thematic units emerged: physical and emotional changes, especially complaints of pruritus, discharge and pain, worry, fear, shame and sadness; changes in sexual and affective relationships with decreased libido, dyspareunia and interruption of sexual activity; changes in social relationships resulting in absenteeism at work. Conclusion Human papillomavirus infection impairs the quality of life of women as it significantly affects sexual, affective, physical, emotional, and everyday habits. Therefore, HPV infection can lead to exponential changes in the quality of life of women, which can be mitigated by the availability of sources of support such as family, friends and the multi-professional team, helping to improve knowledge and cope with HPV.
Resumo Objetivo Desvelar as alterações na qualidade de vida referidas por mulheres com lesões induzidas pelo papilomavírus humano (HPV). Métodos Trata-se de um estudo transversal, descritivo-exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa, realizada no período de junho a agosto de 2016. Foram utilizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas face a face, a partir de cinco questões fundamentadas no conceito de qualidade de vida. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos a análise temática. Todos os aspectos éticos foram contemplados. Resultados Foram entrevistadas 20 mulheres com idades entre 25 e 59 anos. A partir da análise dos dados, emergiram as seguintes unidades temáticas: alterações físicas e emocionais com destaque para as queixas de prurido, corrimento e dor, preocupação, medo, vergonha e tristeza; alterações nas relações sexuais e afetivas com diminuição da libido, dispareunia e interrupção da atividade sexual; alterações nas relações sociais com ausências consecutivas no trabalho. Conclusão A infecção pelo HPV prejudica a qualidade de vida das mulheres, uma vez que afeta de maneira considerável os aspectos sexuais, afetivos, físicos, emocionais e hábitos cotidianos. Portanto, a infecção pelo HPV pode acarretar mudanças exponenciais na qualidade de vida de mulheres, as quais podem ser amenizadas pela disponibilidade de fontes de apoio, como família, amigos e equipe multiprofissional, que auxiliam no nível de conhecimento e enfrentamento do HPV.
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Humans , Female , Adult , Quality of Life , Papillomavirus Infections/physiopathology , Papillomavirus Infections/psychology , Genital Diseases, Female/physiopathology , Genital Diseases, Female/psychology , Anxiety , Sexual Behavior , Cross-Sectional Studies , Women's Health , Alphapapillomavirus , Middle AgedABSTRACT
La ginecología pediátrica es una disciplina relativamente joven que está adquiriendo cada vez mayor importancia, debido al gran porcentaje de población pediátrica y adolescente en nuestro país así como a la atención creciente que se ha dado a los aspectos de salud reproductiva en este grupo de edad. Esta disciplina abarca diferentes aspectos de diagnóstico y tratamiento de las patologías endocrinológicas y de la reproducción, desde las alteraciones de la pubertad hasta los trastornos menstruales en los primeros años postmenarquía; incluye las patologías infecciosas y dermatológicas de la vulva y tracto genital inferior; la patología traumática y el abuso sexual, en todas sus variantes; el dolor pélvico, con sus diagnósticos diferenciales; la patología oncológica del aparato genital femenino y sus secuelas; las alteraciones de la diferenciación sexual, la patología mamaria y por último el gran campo de la sexualidad y la anticoncepción, en sus aspectos de asesoría y presentación de servicios. Se subraya por un lado la preparación específica que demanda al profesional de la salud la atención ginecológica de la niña y adolescente, lo que constituye un verdadero reto para diferentes especialidades: pediatría, ginecología, biología de la reproducción y salud mental. por el otro lado, este campo de la medicina representa muchas veces una interfase entre salud y enfermedad, entre cuerpo y psique, demandando así una óptima relación médico-paciente y un enfoque integral e interdisciplinario en el manejo adecuado de nuestras pequeñas pacientes
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Humans , Female , Child, Preschool , Adolescent , Breast Neoplasms , Child Abuse, Sexual , Contraception , Genital Diseases, Female/classification , Genital Diseases, Female/microbiology , Genital Diseases, Female/physiopathology , Pediatrics , Sex , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/diagnosis , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/physiopathology , VulvovaginitisABSTRACT
Las hemorragias genitales pueden provenir de cualquier órgano del aparato genital femenino y las que se exteriorizan son las de la vulva, vagina, útero (cuello y cuerpo). Las causas que las producen son múltiples de manera esquemática, pueden ser agrupadas de acuerdo a su frecuencia: Gravídicas, puerperio, tumorales, trastornos endocrinos, postquirúurgicos, traumáticas, inflamatorias, enfermedades generales, hemopatías y otras.
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Humans , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Uterine Hemorrhage/physiopathology , Genitalia, Female/physiopathology , Hemorrhage/physiopathology , Uterine Hemorrhage/etiology , Bolivia , Cervix Uteri/physiopathology , /physiopathology , Genital Diseases, Female/etiology , Genital Diseases, Female/physiopathology , Hemorrhage/physiopathology , Inflammation/complications , Inflammation/physiopathology , Pathologic ProcessesABSTRACT
This study was performed on two groups of parturient women. The first group included 20 parturient women with premature rupture of membranes [PROM] and the second group included 20 parturient women with intact membranes. From each case a specimen was taken by a sterile swab from the posterior fornix for bacteriological examination to isolate and identify both aerobic and anaerobic vaginal organisms. Also a specimen 4 x 4 cm was cut from chorioamniotic membrane at site of rupture for histological examination including routine hematoxylin and eosin staining and silver impregnation technique [Gordon and Sweet method] for identification of reticular-argyrophilic fibers [collagen III]. It has been found that collagen type III was significantly decreased in amniotic membranes in cases with PROM, its decrease can be considered as a predisposing factor of PROM. The beta-hemolytic streptococci showed a significant increase in vaginal swabs taken from cases with PROM. No linking correlation was found between types of organisms in vagina and decreased collagen type III in amniotic membrane with premature rupture. polymorphonuclear leukocytes showed no significant increase in amniotic membrane belonging to cases of PROM
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Humans , Female , Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture/physiopathology , Genital Diseases, Female/physiopathology , Extraembryonic Membranes , Labor, ObstetricABSTRACT
Se presenta una síntesis general sobre lo más importante de las prostaglandinas desde su historia hasta sus aplicaciones clínicas, con el principal fin de hacer un estudio recapitulativo sobre estas sustancias que hasta hace algunos años habían pasado inadvertidas, pero que en los últimos han tomado extraordinario ya que gracias a la investigación se ha podido conocer su participación tan diversa en todas las áreas de la medicina