Female Reproductive System Therapeutic Procedures Flashcards
Barrier Contraception
Prevention of a pregnancy using a device to prevent sperm from meeting an ovum. Examples include condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps
Hormonal Contraception
Use of hormones to block ovulation and prevent conception. May be in the form of a pill, a patch, an implant under the skin, or an injection
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Device inserted into the uterus by a physician for the purpose of contraception
Amniotomy
Surgically cutting open the amnion; commonly referred to as ‘breaking the water.’
Cervicectomy
Surgical removal of the cervix
Cesarean Section (CS, C-section)
Surgical delivery of a baby through an incision into the abdominal and uterine walls. Legend has it that the Roman emperor, Julius Caesar, was the first person born by this method
Conization
Surgical removal of a core of cervical tissue. Also refer to partial removal of the cervix
Dilation and Curettage (D and C)
Surgical procedure in which the opening of the cervix is dilated and the uterus is scraped or suctioned of its lining or tissue. Often performed after a spontaneous abortion and to stop excessive bleeding from other causes
Elective Abortion
Legal termination of a pregnancy for non-medical reasons
Episiorrhaphy
To suture the perineum; procedure to repair an episiotomy postpartum. Note that the combining form
–episi/o– is used even though the perineum is not part of the vulva
Episiotomy
Surgical incision of the perineum to facilitate the delivery process. Can prevent an irregular tearing of tissue during birth. Note that the combining form
–episi/o– is used even though the perineum is not part of the vulva
Hymenectomy
Surgical removal of the hymen
Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus
Hysteropexy
To surgically anchor the uterus to its proper location in the pelvic cavity; a treatment for a prolapsed uterus
Laparotomy
To cut open the abdomen; performed in order to complete other surgical procedures inside the abdomen or performed during a C-section