Chapter 17 Flashcards
Difficult or painful intercourse is referred to as
Dyspareunia
The layer of the endometrium that is significantly altered as a result of hormonal stimulation during the menstrual cycle is the
Functional layer
The outer layer of the endometrium is the
Basal layer
What leiomyoma location would have an increased risk to undergo torsion?
Pedunculated
Which of the following is typically not a clinical complaint of women who are suffering from adenomyosis?
Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, menometrorrhagia
Amenorrhea
Abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual flow between periods is termed
Menometrorrhagia
The location of a fibroid within the myometrium is termed
Intramural
Anechoic fluid noted descending the uterus and vagina within a pediatric patient is termed
Hydrometrocolpos
The area of attachment of the fallopian tubes to the uterus is the
Cornua