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Common Treatment Procedures of the Female Reproductive System

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abortion   induced termination of a pregnancy  
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breast reconstrucion   using implants to reshape the breasts of a postmastectomy patient  
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cauterization   chemical or heat destruction of abnormal tissues  
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conization   removal of a cone-shaped wedge from the cervix to remove lesions and/or collect a tissue sample for biopsy  
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cryosurgery   freezing of abnormal tissue to destroy it  
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cesarean section   surgical incision into the abdomen and uterus to deliver  
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dilation and curettage (D & C)   surgical dilation of the cervix and scraping of the uterus  
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episiotomy   incision into the perineum to widen the vagina for birth  
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hormone replacement therapy (HRT)   medications given to replace the hormones that are no longer produced in the body during menopause and to slow down bone density loss  
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hysterectomy   surgical removal of the uterus  
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kegel exercises   exercises to strengthen pubic muscles  
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laparoscopic tubal coagulation and division   sterilization process of cauterization and division of the fallopian tubes  
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mastectomy   surgical removal of the breast  
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oophorectomy   surgical removal of the ovary  
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panhysterectomy   surgical removal of the uterus and cervix  
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panhysterosalpingo-oophorectomy   total hysterectomy removes the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries  
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polypectomy   surgical removal of a polyp  
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salpingo-oophorectomy   surgical removal of the fallopian tube and ovary  
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tubal ligation   sterilization process of the fallopian tube being tied off and a piece removed  
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uterine suspension   surgical reinforcement of the supporting structure of the uterus  
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