Female Genitalia (Lab 14) Flashcards
absence or suppression of menstruation
amenorrhea
located posteriorly on each side of the vaginal orifice with opening on to the sides of the vestibule between the labia minora and hymen
bartholin glands
a bluish discoloration of the cervix that normally occurs with pregnancy at 6-8 wks duration
chadwick’s sign
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
climacteric
small bud of erectile tissue (homolog of penis) and a primary center of sexual excitement
clitoris
inflammation of the urinary bladder usually occurring secondary to ascending infections and involve associated organs (kidney, prostrate, urethra)
cystitis
a bladder hernia, an injury to the vesicovaginal fascia during delivery may allow the bladder to pouch into the vagina causing a cystocele
cystocele
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)
dilation
painful or difficult menstruation, either primary or secondary
dysmenorrhea
painful sexual intercourse
dyspareunia
painful or difficult urination, symptomatic or numerous conditions
dysuria
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
effacement
presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus
endometriosis
blood in the urine
hematuria
softening of the cervix that occurs in pregnancy at 6-8 wks gestation
hegar sign
distention of the vagina due to an accumulation of fluid cause by a congenital obstruction
hydrocolpos
a circular, crescentic, or fimbriated connective tissue membrane
hymen
the first menstruation and initiation of cyclic menstrual function
menarche
excessive bleeding during a menstruation and between menstrual periods
menometrorrhagia
menstrual bleeding at irregular intervals, sometimes prolonged, but of expected amount
metrorrhagia
lower abdominal pain associated with ovulation
mittelschmerz
benign uterine tumors arising from the overgrowth of smooth muscle and connective tissue of the uterus
myomas
infrequent menstruation
oligomenorrhea
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
oliguria
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.
polyuria
pus in the urine: evidence of renal disease
pyuria
protrusion or herniation of posterior vaginal wall with the anterior wall of the rectum through the vagina
rectocele
infection or inflammation of the fallopian tubes
salpingitis
ducts that drain a group of urethral glands located on each side of the urethra opening into the vestibule
skene ducts
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
station
inability to retain urine
urinary incontinence
leakage of urine due to increased intraabdominal pressure that can occur from coughing, laughing, exercise, or lifting heavy things
stress incontinence
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
urge incontinence
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
overflow incontinence
uterus herniation into or beyond the vagina cause by a weakening in the supporting structures
uterine prolapse
inflammation of the vagina
vaginitis
inflammation of the vulvar and vaginal tissues
vulvovaginitis
