Abbreviations

Question 1

CS

Answer 1

Cesarean Section

(Fetus is removed through an abdominal incision).

Question 2

D&C

Answer 2

Dilation and Curettage

Question 3

DUB

Answer 3

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

(Not associated with menstruation)

Question 4

GYN

Answer 4

Gynecology

Study of the female reproductive organs.

Question 5

HRT

Answer 5

Hormone Replacement Therapy

(Estrogen and Progesterone)

Question 6

IVF

Answer 6

In Vitro Fertilization

(Egg and sperm are combined outside the laboratory container; fertilized eggs are injected into the uterus for pregnancy).

Question 7

OB

Answer 7

Obstetrics

Field study of concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.

Question 8

PID

Answer 8

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Leading causes are sexually transmitted infection.

Infection of woman’s reproductive organs.

Question 9

STI

Answer 9

Sexually Transmitted Infection

AKA STD

Question 10

TAH-BSO

Answer 10

Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

(entire uterus and both fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed)