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Definition
ovulation   follicles move to the surface of ovary, rupture and release the ovum  
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ovulation phase   days 6 to 16 endometrium thickens estrogen level rises ova mature ovulation occurs  
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Three parts of uterus   fundus - rounded part body - central part cervix - opens to vagina  
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three stages of labour and childbirth   dilation - begins with contractions expulsion - birth of baby placenta - placenta is discharged  
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external genitilia   vulva, labia (minora and majora), clitoris, bartholin glands and mons pubis  
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functions of estrogen and progestrone   maintain pregnancy, growth of placenta, start menstruation & menopause, develop secondary sex glands  
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internal organs   fallopian tubes, vagina, uterus and ovaries  
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what is an embryo   conception to 3 months  
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what is a fetus   3 months to birth  
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dysmenorrhea   menstrual pain  
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endometriosis   endometrial tissue in areas outside uterus  
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menarchy   initial period  
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menorrhagia   bleeding during regular menstruation; bursting forth of menses  
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metrorrhagia   irregular bleeding before menstruation or after menopause  
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PID   pelvic inflammatory disease  
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vaginitis   inflammation of the vagina  
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what type of infection is candidiasis   yeast infection  
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when is menopause diagnosed?   once amenorrihea has persisted for one year  
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where are Bartholin glands located   outside the vagina  
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where does fertilization take place?   fallopian tubes  
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three phases of mentrual cycle   menstrual, ovulatory and post ovulatory  
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ovaries   almond shaped glands  
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uterine fibroids   benign uterine tumors  
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pregnancy   condition which a fertilized ovum develops in the uterus  
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papanicolaou test   detects abnormal cells in the cervix  
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conization   excision of cone-shaped piece of tissue  
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lumpectomy   excision of small breast tissue  
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mastectomy   excision of entire breast  
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pseudocyesis   false pregnancy  
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galactorrhea   flow of milk  
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cryosurgery   freezing of tissue to destroy cells  
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sterility   inability to become pregnant  
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oxytocics   increases strength and frequency of contractions  
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cervicitis   inflammation of cervix  
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gestation   length of time from conception to birth  
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choriocarcinoma   malignant neoplasm of the uterus  
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pelvimetry   measurement of the pelvis  
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eclampsia   most serious form of toxemia  
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os   mouth or opening  
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vagina   muscular tube from the cervix to the outside  
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gynecologist   one who specializes in the study of the female  
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uterus   organ that contains and nourishes the embryo until birth  
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dyspareunia   pain during sex  
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placenta previa   placenta attached near cervix  
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abruptio placentae   premature separation of the placenta  
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tubal ligation   tying of the fallopian tubes  
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lactation   production of milk  
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mammography   radiographic exam of breasts  
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HSG (hysterosalpingography)   radiographic exam of the uterus and uterine tubes  
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kernicterus   serious condition involving mental retardation, jaundice and brain damage  
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pruritus vulvae   servere itching of the female genitilia  
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colpocleisis   surgical closure of the vagina  
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mammoplasty   surgical reconstruction of the breasts  
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colporrhaphy   suture of the vagina  
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cerclage   suture of the cervix  
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prostaglandins   terminate pregnancy  
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abortion   termination of pregnancy  
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menopause   end of menstruation  
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estrogens   treat symptoms of menopause through Hormone Replacement Therapy  
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antifungals   treat vaginal yeast infections  
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laparoscopy   visual examination of abdominal cavity  
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colposcopy   visual examination of vagina and cervix  
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leukorrhea   white vaginal discharge  
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Dilatation and Curettage   widening of cervix and scraping  
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nullipara   woman who has never produced viable offspring  
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AB   abortion  
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BSE   breast self-exam  
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CA   cancer  
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CS, c-section   cesarean section  
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CVS   chorionic villus sampling  
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CWP   childbirth without pain  
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D&C   dilatation and curettage  
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DUB   dysfunctional uterine bleeding  
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FECG, FEKG   fetal electrocardiogram  
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FHR   fetal heart rate  
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FHT   fetal heart tone  
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FSH   follicle-stimulation hormone  
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FTND   full-term normal delivery  
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G   gravida  
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GYN   gynecology  
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HCG   human chorionic gonadotropin  
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HRT   hormone replacement therapy  
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HSG   hysterosalpingography  
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IUD   intrauterine device  
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IUGR   intrauterine growth rate  
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IVF   in vitro fertilization  
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IVF-ET   in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer  
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LBW   low birth weight  
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LH   luteinizing hormone  
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LMP   last menstrual period  
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LSO   left salpingo-oophorectomy  
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OB   obstetrics  
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OCPs   oral contraceptive pills  
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Pap   papanicolaou (test)  
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para 1,2,3   unipara, bipara, tripara  
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PIH   pregnancy induced hypertension  
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PMS   premenstrual syndrome  
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sono   sonogram  
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STD   sexually transmitted disease  
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TAH   total abdominal hysteretomy  
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TRAM   transverse rectus abdominis muscle (flap)  
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TVH   total vaginal hysterectomy  
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UC   uterine contractions  
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US   ultrasound  
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