Female Reproductive System Flashcards
Vulv/o
vulva
colp/o
vagina
cervic/o
cervix
uter/o
uterus
hyster/o
uterus
metri/io
uterus
metr/o
uterus
salping/o
fallopian tubes
oophor/o
ovary
gonad/o
sex glands (ovaries for females, testes for male)
Amnionicity
the number of amniotic sacs in a multiple gestation pregnancy
Bartholin’s Gland
Two glands located in the vulvar area, slightly below and to either side of the vaginal introitus; also called the greater vestibular glands
Cerclage
Placement of the stitches to hold the cervix closed. may be performed during pregnancy to treat and incomplete cervix
Chorionicty
The number of placentae in a multiple gestation pregnancy
Colpocleisis
the vaginal walls are sewn together eliminating prolapse of or through from the vagina
Colpopexy
Procedure to return the vagina (and sometimes the uterus) to its normal anatomic position in the pelvis
Colporrhaphy
Any procedure to repair the vagina; typically refers to plicating and tacking the weakened fibrous tissue between the bladder and vagina (cystocele) or the rectum and vagina (rectocele)
Conization of Cervix
Removal of a cone-shaped piece of mucosal tissue from the cervix, as a biopsy and or to treat hyperplasia. If performed with loop electrode, it may be referred to as LEEP conization
Corpus Uteri
The main body or fundus of the uterus above the cervix
Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Dilation means enlarging or stretching and curettage means scraping
Ectopic Pregnancy
Life threatening condition to the mother when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus developing in the fallopian tube, cervix, wall of the uterus (interstitial), abdomen or ovary
Fulguration
Destruction of tissue, usually malignant tumors, by means of high frequency electric current applied with a needlelike electrode
Gravida
The number of times a women has been pregnant. G2 P2 indicates two pregnancies and two live births
Hymenotomy
A fold of mucous membrane surrounds or partially covers the external vaginal opening, called the hymen. When this membrane completely covers the vaginal opening, or is too tough, surgery may be used to cut it away.
Hysterectomy
Removal of the uterus
Induced Abortion
Intentional termination of pregnancy. SYN: medical A, therapeutic A or elective A
Introitus
Opening from outside of the body into the vagina. It is in the vulva
Lysis
Destruction; often used in relation to scar tissue or adhesions. It can be used by itself or can be used as a suffix, as in adhesiolysis which means destruction of adhesions
Marsupialization
Surgery used to cut an opening in the top of an abscess pocket. The leaflets created by this procedure are pulled away from the pocket and attached to the surrounding skin with stitches or glue, creating a pouch. This can be performed using a scalpel, scissors or Bovie
Missed Abortion
The fetus dies before completion of 20 weeks of gestation but the products of conception are retaine
Para
The number of viable offspring. The para is split into fou numbers: Full- term, preterm, abortions-elective or spontaneous and total children living at present. For example G1P2002 indicates two full term deliveries with two live children
Perineum
Area between the pubic symphysis and coccyx between the legs. This word can refer to only the superficial structures in this region, or it can be used to include both superficial and deep structures
Pessary
A flexible ring placed in the vagina, helps support the pelvic floor and treat prolapse and incontinence
Postpartum
Period of time immediately after delivery up to six weeks following delivery
Puerperium
the period of about six weeks after childbirth during which the mother’s reproductive organs return to their original nonpregnant condition.
Skene’s Gland
Located in the vulvar area, several glands found on the anterior wall of the vagina around the lower end of the urethra. They also are called the lesser vestibular glands, or periurethral glands
Spontaneous Abortion
Miscarriage or the natural loss of pregnancy when there is an expulsion of products of conception before completion of 22 weeks of gestation
Urethrocele
Condition resulting from the vaginal prolapse, resulting in prolapse of the urethra
Urethrovaginal Fistula
An abnormal opening between the urethra and vagina. Occurs with prolapse or development of an urethrocele; or because of previous surgery in the area
Vaginal Septum
A congenital anomaly. Extra tissue divides the vagina either longitudinally or horizontally. A longitudinal vaginal septum sometimes is called a double vagina
Vulva
The external female genitalia including the labia majora and minora, mons pubis, clitoris, vestibule (introitus) of the vagina and the urethra
Hyperplasia
is non-cancerous change that means an increased number of cells compared to normal
CIN
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Dysplasia
s a broad term that refers to the abnormal development of cells within tissues or organs
Leiomyoma
Fibroid or myoma
Intramural
within the muscle of the uterine wall
Submucous
Inner Cavity of the uterus
Subserosal
Outside of the uterus
Unspecified
Not specified in documentation
Endometrium
Glandular lining of the uterus
Twins
If one baby cesarean and one vaginal delivery code cesarean first (code with highest value first) and use modifier 51 on code with lower value eg: cesarean.
BC
Birth Control
CA
Cancer
CIN
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
CIS
Carcinoma in situ
C/S
Cesarean section or Cesarean delivery
DNC
Dilation and curettage also known as D&C
IND
Incision and Drainage AKA I&D
UVF
in vitro fertilization
LEEP
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure
NST
Non stress test
PID
Pelvic Inflammatory disease
TAH-BSO
total abdominal hysterectomy - bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
TOLAC
Trial of labor after cesarean
US or U/S
ultrasound
VBAC
vaginal birth after cesarean section
VIN
vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia
cystocele
A bulge of the bladder into the vagina.
Laparoscopy
a surgical procedure in which a fiber-optic instrument is inserted through the abdominal wall to view the organs in the abdomen or to permit a surgical procedure.
Sterilization
CPT Index Fallopian Tube/Occlusion under Laparoscopy or Endoscopy
Cervical Dysplasia
is a precancerous condition in which abnormal cell growth occurs on the surface lining of the cervix or endocervical canal, the opening between the uterus and the vagina.
Cervical Conization
Cervical conization refers to an excision of a cone-shaped sample of tissue from the mucous membrane of the cervix
D&E
Dialation and Evacuation aka abortion
Outcome of Delivery
Z37 codes outcome of delivery should be included when delivery has occurred. List outcome and weeks of gestation after Delivery and complication codes.
Amniocentesis
procedure in which amniotic fluid is removed from the uterus for testing or treatment. Amniotic fluid is the fluid that surrounds and protects a baby during pregnancy. This fluid contains fetal cells and various proteins.
