CH. 22 GYNECOLOGIC EMERGENCIES Flashcards
absence of menstruation
amenorrhea
an overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina, characterized by itching, burning or pain, and possibly a fishy smelling discharge
bacterial vaginosis
the glands that secrete mucus for sexual lubrication
bartholin glands
the narrowest portion (lower third of neck) of the uterus that opens into the vagina
cervix
a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Haemophilus ducreyi, which causes painful sores like ulcers, usually of the genitals
chancroid
a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis
chlamydia
a small, cylindrical mass of erectile tissue and nerves located at the anterior junction of the labia minora similar to the glans penis of the male
clitoris
a device used to prevent pregnancy
contraceptive disease
a herpesvirus that can produce the symptoms of prolonged high fever, chills, headache, malaise, extreme fatigue and an enlarged spleen
cytomegalovirus (CMV)
abnormal vaginal bleeding that is irregular and is not caused by pregnancy, tumor, or infection
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
painful menstruation
dysmenorrhea
a drug officially named methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) that is sometimes used to facilitate date rape; a methamphetamine derivative with hallucinogenic properties and with street names such as XTC, Adam, X, lover’s speed and clarity
ecstasy
a pregnancy in which the ovum implants somewhere other than the uterine endometrium
ectopic pregnancy
a condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus
endometriosis
an inflammation of the endometrium that often is associated with bacterial infection
endometritis
the inner mucous membrane of the uterus
endometrium
the anatomic structure that connects each ovary with the uterus and provides a passageway for the ova
fallopian tube
a drug used to facilitate date rape; is colorless with a salty taste disguised when mixed with a drink; called Georgia home boy, grievous bodily harm, easy lay, G, scoop, liquid x, soap and salty water
gamma-hydroybutyric acid (GHB)
an infection caused by a bacterium that normally resides in the genital area in women but that can cause infection if the bacteria become too numerous; signs and symptoms include a vaginal odor that may be fishy, itching, irritation, and possibly a smooth thin sticky white or gray discharge
Gardnerella vaginitis
an infection of the genitals buttocks, or anal area caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) which can cause sores of the genitals, mouth or lips
genital herpes
warts caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease and also called condylomata acuminata or venereal warts
genital warts
an STD caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
gonorrhea
a term used to describe the number of times a woman has been pregnant
gravida
blood in the peritoneal cavity
hemoperitoneum
a membrane that protects the vaginal orifice before first intercourse
hymen
menstrual blood flow that lasts several days longer than it should or flow that is abnormally excessive
hypermenorrhea