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White Module Female Reproductive Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Describe ovulation. | Ovum ripens, mature follicle ruptures, release ovum, hormone levels are high |
| Describe the ovulatory phase. | Days 6-14, endometrium thickens, estrogen levels rise, ova matures, ovulation occurs |
| Name and describe the 3 parts of the uterus. | Fundus- upper rounded part, Body- the central portion Cervix- opens to the vagina |
| Name and describe the 3 stages of labour and childbirth. | Dilation-begins with uterine contractions. Expulsion- complete cervical dilation to birth of baby. Placental stage- placenta is discharged from the uterus. |
| What are 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? What is a fetus? | embryo-0-3 months, fetus-3 months to time of birth |
| What is dysmenorrhea? | menstrual pain 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 infection |
| 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 3 phases of the menstrual cycle? | menstrual, ovulatory, post ovulatory |
| ovaries | Almond-shaped glands. |
| uterine fibroids | Benign uterine tumors. |
| pregnancy | Condition in which a fertilized ovum develops in the uterus. |
| Papanicolaou (Pap) test | Detects abnormal cells in the cervix and vagina. |
| conization | Excision of a cone-shaped pieces of tissue. |
| lumpectomy | Excision of a small primary breast tumor. |
| mastectomy | Excision of the entire breast. |
| pseudocyesis | False pregnancy. |
| galactorrhea | Flow of milk. |
| cryosurgery | Freezing tissue to destroy cells. |
| sterility | Inability to become pregnant. |
| oxytocics | Increases strength and frequency of contractions. |
| cervicitis | 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. |
| abruptio placentae | Premature separation of the placenta. |
| tubal ligation | Procedure that ties the fallopian tubes. |
| lactation | Production of milk. |
| mammography | Radiographic exam of the breasts. |
| hysterosalpingography (HSG) | Radiography of the uterus and uterine tubes. |
| pruritus vulvae | Severe itching of the female genitalia. |
| colpocleisis | Surgical closure of the vagina. |
| mammoplasty | Surgical reconstruction of the breasts. |
| colporrhaphy | Suture of the vagina. |
| cerclage | Suturing of the cervix. |
| prostaglandins | Terminate pregnancy. |
| abortion | Termination of pregnancy. |
| menopause | The end of menstruation for the remainder of a woman's life. |
| estrogens | Treat symptoms of menopause through HRT. |
| antifungals | Treat vaginal yeast infections. |
| laparoscopy | Visual exam of the abdominal cavity. |
| colposcopy | Visual exam of the vagina and cervix. |
| leukorrhea | White vaginal discharge. |
| nullipara | Woman who has never produced a viable offspring. |
| AB | ABortion, antibody |
| BSE | Breast Self Exam |
| CA | CAncer, Chronological Age, Cardiac Arrest |
| CS, C-section | Cesarean Section |
| CVS | Chorionic Villus Sampling., CardioVascular System |
| CWP | Childbirth Without Pain |
| D&C | Dilation & Curettage |
| DUB | Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding |
| FECG, FEKG | Fetal ElectroCardioGram |
| FHR | Fetal Heart Rate |
| FHT | Fetal Heart Tone |
| FSH | Follicle Stimulating Hormone |
| FTND | Full-Term Normal Delivery |
| G | Gravida |
| GYN | GYNecology |
| HCG | Human Chorionic Gonadotropin |
| HRT | Hormone Replacement Therapy |
| HSG | HysteroSalpingoGraphy |
| IUD | IntraUterine Device |
| IUGR | IntraUterine Growth Rate / Retardation |
| IVF | In Vitro Fertilization |
| IVF-ET | In Vitro Fertilization & Embryo Transfer |
| LBR | Live Birth Rates |
| LH | Luteinizing Hormone |
| LMP | Last Menstrual Period |
| LSO | Left Salpingo-Oophorectomy |
| OB | OBstetrics |
| OCP's | Oral Contraceptive Pills |
| Pap | Papani colaou test |
| Para 1...,2...,3... | unipara, bipara, tripara etc |
| PID | Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
| PIH | Pregnancy Induced Hypertension |
| PMS | Pre Menstrual Syndrome |
| sono | sonogram |
| STD | Sexually Transmitted Disease |
| TAH | Total Abdominal Hysterectomy |
| TRAM | Transverse Rectus Abdominis Muscle |
| TVH | Total Vaginal Hysterectomy |
| UC | Uterine Contractions |
| US | UltraSound |
Created by:
Barbara Ross
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