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Female Reproductive System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| describe ovulation | ovum ripens- mature follicle ruptures- release ovum- hormone levels are high |
| describe ovulatory process | days 6-14- endometrium thickens- estrogen levels rise- ova matures- ovulation occurs |
| name and describe the three parts of the uterus | fundus-upper rounded part. body- the central portion. cervix- opens to the vagina |
| name and describe the three stages of labour and childbirth | dilation- begins with uterine contractions. expulsion- complete cervical dilation to birth of baby. placental- placenta is discharged from uterus |
| what re the external genitalia of the female reproductive system? | labia-clitoris- Bartholin glands- mons pubis |
| what are the functions of estrogen and progesterone? | influence the menstrual cycle and menopause- prepare uterus for implantation- help maintain pregnancy- promote growth of placenta- develop secondary sex characteristics |
| what are the internal organs of the female reproductive system? | ovaries- fallopian tubes- uterus- vagina |
| what is an embryo? fetus? | embryo- 0-3 months fetus-3 months-birth |
| what is dysmenorrhea? | menstrual period and tension |
| what is endometriosis? | the presence of functional endometrial tissue in areas outside the uterus |
| what is menarche? | beginning of menstruation |
| what is menorrhagia? | profuse or prolonged bleeding during regular menstruation |
| what is metrorrhagia? | irregular uterine bleeding between menstrual periods |
| what is PID | inflammation of pelvic structures |
| what type of infection is candidiasis? | yeast infectoin |
| when is menopause diagnosed? | amenorrhea for 1 year |
| where are Bartholin glands located? | outside the vagina |
| where does fertilization take place? | fallopian tubes |
| what are the three phases of the menstrual cycle? | menstrual- ovulatory- posy ovulatory |
| ovaries | almond-shaped glands |
| uterine fibroids | benign uterine tumors |
| pregnancy | condition in which a fertilized ovum develops in the uterus |
| papanicolau test | detects abnormal cells in the cervix and vagina |
| conization | excision of a cone-shaped piece of tissue |
| lumpectomy | excision of a small primary breast tumor |
| mastectomy | excision of the entire breast |
| pseudoycesis | false pregnancy |
| galactorrhea | flow of milk |
| cryosurgery | freezing tissue to destroy cells |
| sterility | inability to become pregnany |
| oxytocics | increases strength and frequency of contractions |
| cervitis | inflammation of the cervix |
| vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina |
| gestation | length of time from conception to birth |
| choriocarcinoma | malignant neoplasm of the uterus |
| pelvimetry | measurement of the pelvis |
| eclampsia | most serious form of toxemia |
| os | mouth or opening |
| vagina | muscular tube from the cervix to the outside of the body |
| gynecologist | one who specializes in the study of the female |
| uterus | organ that contains and nourishes the embryo from the time of fertilization until birth |
| dyspareunia | pain during sexual intercourse |
| placenta previa | placenta is attached near the cervix |
| abruption pacentae | premature separation of the placenta |
| tubal ligation | procedure that ties the fallopian tubes |
| lactation | production of milk |
| mammography | radiographic exam of the breast |
| hysterosalpingography | radiographic of the uterus and uterine tubes |
| kernicterus | serious condition involving mental retardation, jaundice, and brain damage |
| pruritus vulvae | severe itching of the female genitalia |
| colpoclesis | surgical closure of the vagina |
| mammoplasty | surgical reconstruction of the breasts |
| cloporrhapy | suture of the vagina |
| cerclage | suturing of the cervix |
| prostaglandis | terminate pregnancy |
| abortion | termination of a pregnancy |
| menopause | the end of menstruation for the remainder of a womans life |
| estrogens | treat symptoms of menopause through HRT |
| antifungals | treat vaginal yeast infections |
| laparoscopy | visual exam of the abdominal cavity |
| colposcpoy | visual exam of the vagina and cervix |
| leukorrhea | white vaginal discharge |
| dilation and curettage | widening the cervix and scraping the uterus |
| nullipara | woman who has never produced a viable offspring |
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