female reproductive system Flashcards
what is a prolapsed uterus
may protrude right at the
vaginal wall with straining, or
it may hang outside of the
vaginal wall without any
straining
what is a cystocele?
is a hernia
that is formed when the
urinary bladder is pushed
into the anterior vaginal wall.
what is a rectocele
is a hernia
that is formed when the
rectum pushes into the
posterior vaginal wall.
what is Chadwick’s sign?
A bluish coloring is seen
during the second month of
pregnancy and is called
Chadwick’s sign
Normal variations of uterine position
are:
anteversion, mid position, retro version
abnormal variations of uterine position are:
anteflexion, retroflexion
what may be present if uterine tubes are palpable.
an inflammation or
some other disease process
such as salpingitis or ectopic
pregnancy may be present.
what are Abnormal Findings of the
External Genitalia
Pediculosis Pubis, Herpes Simplex, Syphilitic Lesion, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Abscess of Bartholin’s Gland
Abnormal Findings of the
Cervix
Cyanosis, Diethylstilbestrol (DES) Syndrome, Carcinoma, Erosion, Polyp
Common Inflammatory
Processes in the Female Reproductive System
Atrophic Vaginitis
Estrogen deficiency in
postmenopausal
females.
Chlamydia
Asexually transmitted disease (STD) that is
often asymptomatic.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
An infection of a woman’s
reproductive organs
Candidiasis Alteration of the pH of the vagina or
antibiotic use.
Gonorrhea
This STD is caused by a bacterial infection.
Trichomoniasis- STD causes painful urination, vulvular itching, and purulent vaginal discharge
Disorders of the Internal Reproductive Organs
Myomas/Fibroids - are tumors that consist of smooth muscle tissue
Ovarian Cancer- type of cancer begins in the cells of the ovaries and includes the epithelial and
germ cells.
Ovarian cysts are nonmalignant vesicles that may develop at
any point between puberty and menopause
