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