Female Reproductive System
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| describe ovulation | ovum ripens- mature follicle ruptures- release ovum- hormone levels are high
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| describe ovulatory process | days 6-14- endometrium thickens- estrogen levels rise- ova matures- ovulation occurs
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| name and describe the three parts of the uterus | fundus-upper rounded part. body- the central portion. cervix- opens to the vagina
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| name and describe the three stages of labour and childbirth | dilation- begins with uterine contractions. expulsion- complete cervical dilation to birth of baby. placental- placenta is discharged from uterus
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| what re the external genitalia of the female reproductive system? | labia-clitoris- Bartholin glands- mons pubis
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| what are the functions of estrogen and progesterone? | influence the menstrual cycle and menopause- prepare uterus for implantation- help maintain pregnancy- promote growth of placenta- develop secondary sex characteristics
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| what are the internal organs of the female reproductive system? | ovaries- fallopian tubes- uterus- vagina
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| what is an embryo? fetus? | embryo- 0-3 months fetus-3 months-birth
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| what is dysmenorrhea? | menstrual period and tension
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| what is endometriosis? | the presence of functional endometrial tissue in areas outside the uterus
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| what is menarche? | beginning of menstruation
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| what is menorrhagia? | profuse or prolonged bleeding during regular menstruation
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| what is metrorrhagia? | irregular uterine bleeding between menstrual periods
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| what is PID | inflammation of pelvic structures
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| what type of infection is candidiasis? | yeast infectoin
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| when is menopause diagnosed? | amenorrhea for 1 year
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| where are Bartholin glands located? | outside the vagina
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| where does fertilization take place? | fallopian tubes
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| what are the three phases of the menstrual cycle? | menstrual- ovulatory- posy ovulatory
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| ovaries | almond-shaped glands
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| uterine fibroids | benign uterine tumors
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| pregnancy | condition in which a fertilized ovum develops in the uterus
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| papanicolau test | detects abnormal cells in the cervix and vagina
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| conization | excision of a cone-shaped piece of tissue
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| lumpectomy | excision of a small primary breast tumor
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| mastectomy | excision of the entire breast
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| pseudoycesis | false pregnancy
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| galactorrhea | flow of milk
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| cryosurgery | freezing tissue to destroy cells
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| sterility | inability to become pregnany
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| oxytocics | increases strength and frequency of contractions
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| cervitis | inflammation of the cervix
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| vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina
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| gestation | length of time from conception to birth
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| choriocarcinoma | malignant neoplasm of the uterus
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| pelvimetry | measurement of the pelvis
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| eclampsia | most serious form of toxemia
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| os | mouth or opening
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| vagina | muscular tube from the cervix to the outside of the body
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| gynecologist | one who specializes in the study of the female
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| uterus | organ that contains and nourishes the embryo from the time of fertilization until birth
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| dyspareunia | pain during sexual intercourse
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| placenta previa | placenta is attached near the cervix
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| abruption pacentae | premature separation of the placenta
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| tubal ligation | procedure that ties the fallopian tubes
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| lactation | production of milk
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| mammography | radiographic exam of the breast
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| hysterosalpingography | radiographic of the uterus and uterine tubes
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| kernicterus | serious condition involving mental retardation, jaundice, and brain damage
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| pruritus vulvae | severe itching of the female genitalia
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| colpoclesis | surgical closure of the vagina
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| mammoplasty | surgical reconstruction of the breasts
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| cloporrhapy | suture of the vagina
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| cerclage | suturing of the cervix
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| prostaglandis | terminate pregnancy
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| abortion | termination of a pregnancy
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| menopause | the end of menstruation for the remainder of a womans life
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| estrogens | treat symptoms of menopause through HRT
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| antifungals | treat vaginal yeast infections
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| laparoscopy | visual exam of the abdominal cavity
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| colposcpoy | visual exam of the vagina and cervix
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| leukorrhea | white vaginal discharge
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| dilation and curettage | widening the cervix and scraping the uterus
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| nullipara | woman who has never produced a viable offspring
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