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Female Reproductive System
Question | Answer |
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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 |