Female Genitalia (Lab 14)

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absence or suppression of menstruation

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amenorrhea

Question 2

located posteriorly on each side of the vaginal orifice with opening on to the sides of the vestibule between the labia minora and hymen

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bartholin glands

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a bluish discoloration of the cervix that normally occurs with pregnancy at 6-8 wks duration

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chadwick’s sign

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a term that describes the period that marks the cessation of a woman’s reproductive period; a corresponding period of lessening sexual activity in the male

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climacteric

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small bud of erectile tissue (homolog of penis) and a primary center of sexual excitement

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clitoris

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inflammation of the urinary bladder usually occurring secondary to ascending infections and involve associated organs (kidney, prostrate, urethra)

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cystitis

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a bladder hernia, an injury to the vesicovaginal fascia during delivery may allow the bladder to pouch into the vagina causing a cystocele

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cystocele

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involves the opening of the cervical canal to allow for passage of fetus. process is measured in centimeters and progresses from a closed os (internal) to 10 centimeters (full dilation)

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dilation

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painful or difficult menstruation, either primary or secondary

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dysmenorrhea

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painful sexual intercourse

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dyspareunia

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painful or difficult urination, symptomatic or numerous conditions

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dysuria

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refers to the thinning of the cervix that results when myometrial activity pulls the cervix upwards, allowing the cervix to become part of the lower uterine segment during prelabor and early labor

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effacement

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presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus

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endometriosis

Question 14

blood in the urine

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hematuria

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softening of the cervix that occurs in pregnancy at 6-8 wks gestation

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hegar sign

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distention of the vagina due to an accumulation of fluid cause by a congenital obstruction

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hydrocolpos

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a circular, crescentic, or fimbriated connective tissue membrane

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hymen

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the first menstruation and initiation of cyclic menstrual function

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menarche

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excessive bleeding during a menstruation and between menstrual periods

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menometrorrhagia

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menstrual bleeding at irregular intervals, sometimes prolonged, but of expected amount

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metrorrhagia

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lower abdominal pain associated with ovulation

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mittelschmerz

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benign uterine tumors arising from the overgrowth of smooth muscle and connective tissue of the uterus

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myomas

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infrequent menstruation

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oligomenorrhea

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diminished amount of urine formation or scanty urine production (less than 500 ml in 24 hrs); results in inefficient secretion of the products of metabolism

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oliguria

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excessive excretion and discharge of urine. the urine does not, as a rule, contain abnormal constituents. several hundred ounces a day may be voided. it is pale in color.

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polyuria

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pus in the urine: evidence of renal disease

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pyuria

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protrusion or herniation of posterior vaginal wall with the anterior wall of the rectum through the vagina

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rectocele

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infection or inflammation of the fallopian tubes

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salpingitis

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ducts that drain a group of urethral glands located on each side of the urethra opening into the vestibule

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skene ducts

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the relationship of the presenting part to the ischial spines of the mother’s pelvis. the measurement is determined by centimeters above and below the ischial spines and is recorded by plus and minus signs

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station

Question 31

inability to retain urine

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urinary incontinence

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leakage of urine due to increased intraabdominal pressure that can occur from coughing, laughing, exercise, or lifting heavy things

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stress incontinence

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the inability to hold urine once the urge to void occurs. causes of this abnormality can e local genitourinary conditions, such as infection or tumor; or CNS disorders such as stroke

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urge incontinence

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a mechanical dysfunction resulting from an over distended bladder. this type has many causes: anatomic obstruction by prostatic hypertrophy and strictures; urologic abnormalites that impair detrusor contractility, such as MS, spinal lesions

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overflow incontinence

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uterus herniation into or beyond the vagina cause by a weakening in the supporting structures

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uterine prolapse

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inflammation of the vagina

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vaginitis

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inflammation of the vulvar and vaginal tissues

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vulvovaginitis