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Reproductive System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Internal structures of the female reproductive system | ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina |
| Uterine tubes open into the __________ | peritoneal cavity |
| The uterus sits ___________ to the urinary bladder | posterior and superior |
| HSG | Female radiographic procedure to visualize uterus and uterine tubes |
| Internal structures of the male reproductive system | testes, ductus/vas deferens, prostate, ejaculatory ducts, seminal vesicles, bulbourethral glands |
| External structures of the male reproductive system | penis, scrotum |
| Structures enclosed by scrotal sac (male reproductive system) | testes, epididymides, spermatic cords, part of ductus deferens |
| indications for HSG | infertility, intrauterine pathology, uterine tube following tubal ligation, therapeutic interventions |
| Contraindications for HSG | pregnancy, acute pelvic inflammatory disease, active uterine bleeding |
| HSG performed to: | determine size, shape, and position of uterus and uterine tubes; delineate lesions such as polyps, tumors, masses, or fistulas; investigate patency of uterine tubes |
| HSG is to be scheduled: | 10 days following onset of menstruation |
| Contrast administered for an HSG? | Uterine cannula placed in cervix, bolus injection of contrast fills uterus |
| Patient is placed in the ________ position for HSG | lithotomy |
| Prostate glands extends from the bladder neck to the ____ . | pelvic floor |
| Ultrasound | most common modality used to examine the male reproductive organs |
| HSG evaluation criteria: | a. centered to pelvic region 2” above pubic symphysis b. Normal study (patent uterine tubes) indicated by contrast spill into peritoneal cavity |