Chapter 24 Gynecologic Emergencies Flashcards
An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina; characterized by itching, burning, or pain, and possibly a “fish” smelling discharge.
Bacterial Vaginosis.
The lower third, or neck, of the uterus?
Cervix.
A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis?
Chlamydia.
The tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for fertilization of the ovum.
Fallopian Tubes.
Gonorrhea?
STD caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Labia Majora?
Outer fleshy “lips” covered with pubic hair that protect the vagina.
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.
Labia minora?
Inner fleshy “lips” devoid of pubic hair that protect the vagina?
The primary female reproductive organs that produce an ovum, or egg, that, if fertilized, will develop into a fetus.
ovaries.
Ovaries.
The primary female reproductive organs that produce an ovum, or egg, that, if fertilized, will develop into a fetus.
The process in which an ovum is released from a follicle?
Ovulation.
Ovulation?
The process in which an ovum is released from a follicle.
An infection of the fallopian tubes and the surrounding tissues of the pelvis.
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
An infection of the fallopian tubes and the surrounding tissues of the pelvis.
The area of skin between the vagina and the anus?
Perineum.
Perineum?
The area of skin between the vagina and the anus.
Sexual intercourse forcibly inflicted on another person, against that person’s will.
Rape.
Rape.
Sexual intercourse forcibly inflicted on another person, against that person’s will.
Sexual assault?
An attack against a person that is sexual in nature, the most common of which is 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.
uterus?
The muscular organ where the fetus grows, also called the womb; responsible for contractions during labor.
The outermost cavity of a woman’s reproductive tract; the lower part of the birth canal?
vagina.
