Chapter 21: Gynecologic Emergencies Flashcards
An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina; characterized by itching, burning, or pain, and possibly a “fishy” smelling discharge
bacterial vaginosis
The lower third, or neck, of the uterus
cervix
A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis
chlamidia
The tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for fertilization of the ovum
fallopian tubes
A sexually transmitted disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
gonorrhea
Outer fleshy “lips” covered with pubic hair that protect the vagina
labia majora
Inner fleshy “lips” devoid of pubic hair that protect the vagina
labia minora
The primary female reproductive organs that produce an ovum, or egg, that, if fertilized, will develop into a fetus
ovaries
The process in which an ovum is released from a follicle
ovulation
An infection of the fallopian tubes and the surrounding tissues of the pelvis
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
The area of skin between the vagina and the anus
perineum
Sexual intercourse inflicted forcibly on another person, against that person’s will
rape
An attack against a person that is sexual in nature, the most common of which is rape
sexual assault
The muscular organ where the fetus grows, also called the womb; responsible for contractions during labor
uterus
The outermost cavity of a woman’s reproductive system; the lower part of the birth canal
vagina
