App. 1 Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Amenorrhea

Answer 1

Absence of menstrual flow

Question 2

Endometriosis

Answer 2

Tissue from inner lining of uterus is found abnormally in other pelvic or abdominal locations

Question 3

Fibroids

Answer 3

Benign tumors in the uterus

Question 4

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Answer 4

Inflammation in the pelvic region

Question 5

Aspiration

Answer 5

Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac

Question 6

Conization

Answer 6

Removal of a wedge-shaped section of the cervix for biopsy

Question 7

Pap smear

Answer 7

Insertion of spatula into vagina to obtain a sample of cells from the cervix

Question 8

Cryosurgery

Answer 8

Use of cold temperatures to freeze and destroy tissue

Question 9

Dilation and curettage

Answer 9

Widening of the opening of the cervix and scraping of the lining of the uterus to remove tissue and stop heavy bleeding

Question 10

Myomectomy

Answer 10

Surgical removal of fibroids

Question 11

Tubal ligation

Answer 11

Fallopian tubes are tied off and cut to prevent pregnancy

Question 12

CS

Answer 12

Cesarean section

Question 13

D&C

Answer 13

Dilation and curettage

Question 14

DUB

Answer 14

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Question 15

GYN

Answer 15

Gynecology

Question 16

HRT

Answer 16

Hormone replacement therapy

Question 17

IVF

Answer 17

In vitro fertilization

Question 18

OB

Answer 18

Obstetrics

Question 19

PID

Answer 19

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 20

TAH-BSO

Answer 20

Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy