C2.2: Pelvic Syptom Definitions

Question 1

Dyspareunia

Answer 1

Painful or difficult intercourse

Question 2

Amenorrhea

Answer 2

Absence of periods

Question 3

Possible causes of amenorrhea

Answer 3

Pregnancy
Menopause
Ovarian dysfunction

Question 4

Dysmenorrhea

Answer 4

Painful periods with cramps

Question 5

Menorrhagia

Answer 5

Excessive bleeding during period

Question 6

Menometrorrhagia

Answer 6

Excessive bleeding during mensuration and throughout the cycle

Question 7

Mittelschmerz

Answer 7

Pain at ovulation

Question 8

Oligomenorrhea

Answer 8

Infrequent or very light menstration

Question 9

What is the criteria for oligomenorrhea?

Answer 9

Periods at intervals of >35 days
OR
Only having 4-9 periods a year

Question 10

Where does flexion occur in the uterus?

Answer 10

Isthmus