Female Reproductive Tests and Clinical Procedures

Question 1

Microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix.

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Pap test (Pap smear)

Question 2

Blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG.

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pregnancy test

Question 3

X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material.

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hysterosalpingography (HSG)

Question 4

X-ray imaging of the breast.

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mammography

Question 5

Technologies using sound waves and a magnetic field to create images of breast tissue.

Answer 5

breast ultrasound imaging and breast MRI

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Recording images of sound waves as they bounce off the organs in the pelvic region.

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pelvic ultrasonography

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Destruction of tissue by burning.

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cauterization

Question 8

Used to further assess and often treat abnormal cervical tissue.

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loop electrocautery excision procedure (LEEP)

Question 9

Visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope.

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colposcopy

Question 10

Removal of a cone-shaped section (cone biopsy) of the cervix. Done via LEEP.

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conization

Question 11

Use of coke temperatures to destroy tissue.

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cryosurgery (cryocauterization)

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Needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac.

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culdocentesis

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Widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus.

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dilation and curettage (D&C)

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Removal of internal organs within a cavity.

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exenteration

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Withdrawal of fluid or tissue from a cyst or solid mass by suction with a needle.

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fine needle aspiration

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Blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring.

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tubal ligation

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Termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own.

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abortion (AB)

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Needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis.

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amniocentesis

Question 19

Surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus.

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cesarean section

Question 20

Sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis.

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chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

Question 21

Continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to assess fetal status and the progress of labor.

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fetal monitoring

Question 22

Egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish to facilitate fertilization.

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in vitro fertilization (IVF)

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Direct injection of sperm into harvested ova.

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intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)