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chp15 tst/prc/thr/dr

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amniocentesis Transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac to remove amniotic fluid for testing.
breast self-examination (BSE) Monthly self-check of breasts to detect lumps or changes.
cervical biopsy Removal of a small piece of cervical tissue for microscopic examination.
chorionic villus sampling (CVS) Prenatal test using chorionic villi from the placenta to detect fetal abnormalities.
colposcopy Visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a scope.
culdoscopy Visual examination of the female pelvic cavity using a scope.
electronic fetal monitoring Recording fetal heart rate and uterine contractions during labor.
endometrial biopsy Removal of endometrial tissue for diagnostic testing.
hysterometry (uterometry) Measurement of the depth of the uterine cavity and cervix.
hysterosalpingography X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes using contrast dye.
mammography X-ray examination of the breast to detect tumors.
Pap test Screening test to detect abnormal or cancerous cervical cells.
paracentesis Removal of fluid from a body cavity using a needle or cannula.
pelvic examination Manual and visual examination of female pelvic organs.
pelvic ultrasonography Use of ultrasound waves to create images of pelvic organs.
pregnancy test Test that detects hCG hormone to confirm pregnancy.
abortion (AB) Loss or termination of a pregnancy before viability.
medical abortion Use of medication to end a pregnancy.
surgical abortion Surgical procedure to terminate a pregnancy.
cesarean section (C-section) Surgical delivery of a baby through the abdomen and uterus.
colporrhaphy Surgical repair of the vaginal wall.
conization Removal of a cone-shaped section of cervical tissue.
dilation and curettage (D&C) Procedure that dilates the cervix and removes uterine tissue.
episiotomy Surgical incision of the perineum during childbirth.
hysterectomy Surgical removal of the uterus.
abdominal hysterectomy Removal of uterus through an abdominal incision.
laparoscopic hysterectomy Minimally invasive removal of the uterus using small incisions and a camera.
radical hysterectomy Removal of uterus, cervix, vagina, and surrounding tissues.
total abdominal hysterectomy Removal of uterus and cervix.
total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAH-BSO) Removal of uterus, cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.
lumpectomy Surgical removal of a breast tumor and surrounding tissue.
mammoplasty Surgical reconstruction or reshaping of the breast.
mastectomy Surgical removal of part or all of the breast.
modified radical mastectomy Removal of breast tissue and some lymph nodes.
radical mastectomy Removal of breast tissue, chest muscles, and lymph nodes.
simple mastectomy Removal of entire breast tissue without lymph nodes.
tubal ligation Surgical tying of fallopian tubes for permanent birth control.
abortifacient A drug used to terminate a pregnancy.
antibiotics Drugs used to fight or prevent bacterial infections, including STIs.
antivirals Drugs used to reduce the severity and symptoms of viral infections, including STIs.
fertility drug Medication that stimulates ovulation and increases chances of pregnancy.
hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Medication that replaces hormones normally produced by the ovaries, often used during menopause or after ovary removal.
oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) Medication that prevents ovulation and pregnancy using low doses of hormones.
oxytocin Natural hormone used to stimulate labor contractions and milk production.
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