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 |