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Chapter 26 - OB

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

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The GYNCOLOGY practice focuses on what? Femal reproductive System
What does OBSTETRICS focuse on? Pregnancy and childbirth
Is the presence of the MA required by law during the physicians examination? Yes
What is DYSMENORRHEA? Painful menstruation
What is AMENORRHEA? ABSENT PERIODS
What is MENORRHAGIA? HEAVY Period
What is METRORRHAGIA? Irregular periods
What is MITTLESCHMERTZ? Pain during ovulation lasting up to 12 hours
What are some symptoms of PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? Irritability, depression and tender breats
What is the BARRIER METHOD of birth control designed to do? Prevents the sperm from entering the cervix
What Are some types of BARRIER ? Condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps
In addition to blocking fertilization condoms helpt to protect against what? Protects against STD's by preventing contact between the causative organism and the muscous membrane
Surgical Sterilization includes what type of procedures? Hysterectomy - Tubligation - Vesectomy
Spermacides are CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE used to do what > To Paralyze or kill sperm
What is a IUD Intrauterine device
Hormonal comtraceptions include what? Birth Control pills, hormonal implants, intradermial patches, norplant, etc
The term "INFERTILITY", describes what? Described partners who are under the age of 35 and have actively tried to conceive, without medical assistance.
A tubal ligation is done with what type of instrument? Laparscope
For men a low sperm count may be due to what? Drinking alcohol and smoking
T/F- Heat can also effect male sperm ? True
What is IN-Vitro? Fertilization in a glass
In a NORMAL delivery the _____, or mouth of the uterus, dilates and begins ____. CERVIX - EFFACEMENT
What is S/S of ENDOMETRIOSIS? Pain caused by microscopic bleeding - most subside after menopause
What is S/S of Cystocele? Frequent urination, urgency, incontinence, pressure
What is S/S of Labial Cancer? Nodules or Ulcers on the labia, puritis, burning, dysuria, possible enlarged lymph nodes
What is S/S TRICHOMONIASIS? Mainly asymptomatic, possible profuse green yellow discharge
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