Female Genitalia Flashcards
the fat pad located over the symphysis pubis.
mons pubis
what is the function of mons pubis
It functions to absorb force and to protect
the symphysis pubis during coitus (sexual intercourse).
are two folds of skin that extend posteriorly and inferiorly from the mons pubis to the perineum
labia majora
are hairless and usually darker pink. They contain numerous sebaceous glands that promote lubrication and maintain a moist environment in the vaginal area
labia minora
is located at the anterior end of the labia minora. It is a small, cylindrical mass of erectile tissue and nerves with three parts: the glans, the corpus, and the crura
Clitoris
how many days does the menstrual cycle usually occurs?
18-45 days
average length of menstrual blood flow
3-7 days
(beginning of menstruation
menarche
also known as irregularity, the absence of menstruation, often defined as missing one or more menstrual periods
Amenorrhea
a normal physiologic process that occurs in women between the ages of 40 to 58 years, with a mean age of 50. It marks the end of menstrual cycle.
menopause
Menopause occurring before age 30 is termed
premature menopause
menopause between ages 31 and 40 is considered
early menopause
menopause occurring in women older than age 58 years is termed
delayed menopause
Urinary frequency, burning, or pain
dysuria
Difficulty controlling urine
incontinence
difficulty in controlling bowels
fecal incontinence
excessive amounts of fat in your stool.
steatorrhea
is a screening test for cervical cancer
Pap smear test
a diagnostic test used to check the sigmoid colon, which is the lower part of your colon or large intestine.
sigmoidoscopy
a viral infection that commonly causes skin or mucous membrane growths (warts), this is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States.
human papillomavirus
an acute-onset illness characterized by fever, hypotension, sunburn-like rash, and end-organ damage. This can be prevented by frequently changing tampons
toxic shock syndrome
what position is used for female anorectal examination?
dorsal lithotomy position
Lice or nits (eggs) at the base of the pubic
hairs indicate infestation with pediculosis
pubis.
crabs
is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by infection with the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. N. gonorrhoeae infects the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women, and the urethra in women and men.
gonorrhea
a common STD caused by infection with Chlamydia trachomatis. It can cause cervicitis, urethritis, and proctitis.
Chlamydia trachomatis
A condition in which the vagina becomes
thinner and dryer, this occurs due to lack of estrogen
vaginal atrophy
Absent or decreased ability to squeeze the
examiner’s finger during vaginal musculature indicates
decreased muscle tone
Bulging of the anterior wall of the vagina
cystocele
Bulging of the posterior wall of the vagina
rectocele
cervix or uterus protrudes down
uterine prolapse
if urine leaks out, the client may have
stress incontinence
what are the indications of the following:
- nonpregnant bluish cervix
- pregnant bluish cervix
- nonmenopausal, pale cervix
- cyanosis
- chadwick’s sign
- anemia
Pain with movement of the cervix may indicate infection
Chandelier sign
a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus.
endometriosis
It is itchy, painful, and bleeds when the client passes stool
thrombosed external hemorrhoid
Bulges of red mucous membrane in the anus or rectum may suggest
rectal prolapse
a medical instrument that makes it easier for your provider to see inside hollow parts of your body, like your vagina. It widen your vagina walls to exam your vagina and cervix
vaginal speculum
appropriate for most adult women and available in various lengths and widths
Graves speculum
appropriate for virgins and some postmenopausal women who have a narrow vaginal orifice.
Pederson speculum
a procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. It involves collecting cells from the cervix.
pap smear
an STI, first appear on the perianal area as silvery white papules that become superficial red ulcers.
SYPHILITIC CHANCRE
a bulging in the anterior vaginal wall caused by thickening of the pelvic musculature. As a result, the bladder, covered by vaginal mucosa, prolapses into the
vagina.
cystocele
caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), are moist, fleshy lesions on the labia and within the vestibule
GENITAL WARTS
is a bulging in the posterior vaginal wall caused by weakening of the pelvic musculature. Part of the rectum covered by the vaginal mucosa protrudes into the vagina
rectocele
occurs when the uterus protrudes into the vagina. It is graded according to how far it protrudes into the vagina.
uterine prolapse
This type of vaginal infection is caused by a protozoan
organism and is usually sexually transmitted. The discharge is typically yellow-green, frothy, and foul smelling.
TRICHOMONAS VAGINITIS
(TRICHOMONIASIS)
This infection is caused by the overgrowth of yeast in the
vagina. It causes a thick, white, cheesy discharge. The labia
may be inflamed and swollen.
CANDIDAL VAGINITIS (MONILIASIS)
The discharge is thin and gray-white, has a positive amine (fishy smell), and coats the vaginal walls and ectocervix. The labia and vaginal walls usually appear normal and pH is greater than 4.5 (5.5–6.0).
BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS
are benign masses on the ovary. They are usually smooth, mobile, round, compressible, and nontender.
Ovarian cyst
Masses that are cancerous are usually solid, irregular, nontender, and fixed.
ovarian cancer
occurs when a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian tube and begins developing instead of continuing its journey to the uterus for development.
ectopic pregnancy
