Female Reproductive - Tests and Procedures

Question 1

Pap test (Pap smear)

Answer 1

microscopic y examination of cells removed from the vagina and cervix

Question 2

Pregnancy Test

Answer 2

blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG

Question 3

Hysterosalpingography (HSG)

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Mammography

Answer 4

x-ray imaging of the breast

Question 5

Breast ultrasound imaging and Breast MRI

Answer 5

Technologies using the sound waves and magnetic field to create images on the breast tissueC

Question 6

Pelvic Ultrasonography

Answer 6

Recording images of sound waves as the bounce off organs in the pelvis

Question 7

Cautherization

Answer 7

Destruction of tissue by burning

Question 8

Colposcopy

Answer 8

visual examination of vagina and cervix using a colposcope.

Question 9

Conization

Answer 9

removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix
(Cone biopsy)

Question 10

D&C - dilation and curettage

Answer 10

widening of the cervis and scrapping off the endometrail lining of the uterus. - used during abortion

Question 11

Exentration

Answer 11

removal of internal organs within a cavity

Question 12

FNA- Fine Needle Aspiration

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Laparscopy

Answer 13

Visual examination of the abdonmen using an endoscope(laparoscope)

Question 14

Tubal Ligation

Answer 14

Blocking the fallopian tube to prevent fertilization from occuring (tubes tied)

Question 15

AB - Abortion

Answer 15

termination of pregnancy

Question 16

Aminocentesis

Answer 16

Needle puncture of aminotic sac to withdraw fluid for analysis

Question 17

Cesarean section

Answer 17

Surgical incision of the abnormal wall and the uterus to deliver a fetus

Question 18

CVS - Chorionic Villus Sampling

Answer 18

sampling of plancental tissues for prenatal diagnosis.

Question 19

IVF - In Vitro Fertilization

Answer 19

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