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Finals | Female Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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GALACT/O

A

Milk

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2
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COLP/O

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Vagina

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3
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EPISI/O

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Vulva

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4
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METR/O

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Uterus

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5
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-arche

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Beginning/ First
ex. Menarche: First menstruation in a pubertal female.

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6
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O/O

A

egg (ovum)

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7
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-version

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Turning, tilting, change of position
Ex. uterine retroversion, cephalic version

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8
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OOPHOR/O

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Ovary

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9
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The absence of menstrual bleeding in a woman of reproductive age.

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Amenorrhea

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10
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A vaginal yeast infection; not considered STD

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Candidiasis

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11
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Candidiasis causes

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Intense itching, swelling, and irritation

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12
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Inflammation of the cervix

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Cervicitis

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13
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Cervicitis may be caused by a number of factors including?

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Infections
Chemical or physical irritations
Allergies

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14
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Medical term for menstrual cramps

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Dysmenorrhea

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15
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Dysmenorrhea is caused by —

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uterine contractions

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16
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Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue grows on your (1), (2), and (3);

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  1. ovaries
  2. bowel
  3. tissues lining your pelvis
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17
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Endometriosis: it’s unusual for endometrial tissue to spread beyond your —, but it’s not impossible

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pelvic region

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18
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Endometriosis UTZ apperance

A

chocolate cyst

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19
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Composed of tissue that feels lumpy or rope-like in texture.

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Fibrocystic Breast

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20
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What was Fibrocystic Breast previously called?

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Fibrocystic Breast Disease

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21
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A milk-filled cyst

A

Galactocele

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22
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Galactocele is common in —

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young women who are pregnant or breast-feeding;

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23
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Galactocele can mimic (1) as well as (2), but they are always non-cancerous and do not increase the risk of breast cancer in any way.

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  1. fibroadenomas
  2. breast carcinomas
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24
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Fleshy growths in the genital or anal area

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Genital wart

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25
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Genital Wart is (1. STI or STD?); also known as (2) or (3). They are caused by (4)

A
  1. STI
  2. venereal warts
  3. condylomata acuminata
  4. human papillomavirus (HPV).
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26
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How is Gonorrhea usually acquired?

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Oral, anal, or vaginal intercouse

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27
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Herpes Genitalis physical appearance

A

blisters

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28
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What can be considered infertility in women?

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  1. not being able to get pregnant after at least one year of trying
  2. not being able to get pregnant after 6 months if the woman is over age 35
  3. If a woman keeps having
    miscarriages
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29
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What factors can affect infertility?

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Lifestyle, stress, diet, environment

30
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Benign tumors that arise in any part of the uterus under the influence of local growth factors and sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone;

A

Leiomyoma uteri

31
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Leiomyoma uteri: these common tumors cause significant —for women.

32
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What procedure can be used for leimyoma uteri?

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Hysterectomy: Permanently removes the uterus to avoid continuous growth of tumor

33
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Describe Leukorrhea

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Thin, clear, or milky white, and mild smelling;

34
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Leukorrhea
NORMAL FOR (1); Changes in vaginal discharge can begin as early as (2), even before missed period.

A
  1. CONCEIVING WOMEN
  2. 1 to 2 weeks after conception
35
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Breast becomes red, hot and painful

36
Q

Mastitis is most common in —

A

brestfeeding women

37
Q

Prolonged and excessively heavy menstrual bleeding at regular menstrual cycle intervals.

A

Menorrhagia

38
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Infrequent or abnormally light bleeding in people who menstruate.

A

Oligomenorrhea

39
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Oligomenorrhea as a medical diagnosis

A

It specifically refers to when
1. a typically normal menstrual cycle begins lasting longer than 35 days or;
2. person has fewer than nine menstrual periods in an entire year.

40
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Oophoritis is earmarked by (1), (2), and (3); caused by a/n (4), and may result from (5)

A
  1. cysts
  2. inflammation
  3. enlargement in one or both ovaries
  4. bacterial infection
  5. chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
41
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They’re solid or fluid-filled pockets in or on your ovary. Most of the time they’re painless and harmless.

A

Ovarian Cyst-

42
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Ovarian Cyst is common, especially with —

A

woman who still get their period

43
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Ovarian cyst UTZ app

A

Has shadowing

44
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An infection of a woman’s reproductive organs.

A

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

45
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PID is a complication often caused by some —, like chlamydia and gonorrhea.

46
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A condition in which the fallopian tube fills up and swells with pus.

A

Pyosalpinx

47
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Uterus is tipped backwards so that it aims towards the rectum instead of forward towards the belly. In most cases, it won’t cause any problems during pregnancy.

A

Retroversion

48
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Retroverted vs Anterverted

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Retroverted: Cervix faces rectum; tilts posteriorly
Anteverted: Uterus faces bladder; tilts anteriorly

49
Q

Acute inflammation of the fallopian tubes,

A

Salpingitis

50
Q

Salpingitis is most commonly caused by sexually transmitted (1) in
(2) and (3).

A
  1. micro-organisms
  2. adolescent
  3. adult women
51
Q

A sudden, potentially fatal condition. It’s caused by the release of toxins from an overgrowth of bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, or staph, which is found in many women’s bodies.

A

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

52
Q

TSS affects (1), especially those (2).

A
  1. menstruating women
  2. who use super- absorbent tampons
53
Q

TSS is caused by release of toxins from an overgrowth of what bacteria? Where is this bacteria found?

A

Staphylococcus aureus, or staph found in many women’s bodies.

54
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Trichomoniasis is (1. STI/ STD?) commonly caused by a/n (2). This is characterized by a/n (3)

A
  1. STI
  2. parasite
  3. foul discharge
55
Q

The uterus descends toward or into the vagina.

A

Uterine Prolapse

56
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Uterine Prolapse happens when the (1) become weak and are no longer able to support the (2).

A
  1. pelvic floor muscles and ligaments
  2. uterus
57
Q

Weak pelvic floor muscles and ligaments in uterine prolapse may be due to what factors?

A

Pressure, trauma, accident

58
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES for Female Reproductive System

A
  1. COLPOSCOPY
  2. CONISATION
  3. FTA-ABS TEST
  4. LAPAROSCOPY
  5. MAMMOGRAPHY
  6. PAPANICOLAOU TEST
  7. RPR TEST
  8. VDRL TEST
59
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Removal of a cone of a tissue, as in partial excision of the cervix and urethra

A

CONISATION

60
Q

Simple painless test to detect cancer in the uterus and cervix

A

PAPANICOLAOU TEST-

61
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PAPANICOLAOU TEST aka

62
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What is COLPOSCOPY?

A

Visual examination of vagina using a speculum

63
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What is LAPAROSCOPY?

A

Visual examination of the abdomen

64
Q

Diagnostic proceddures for syphilis

A

FTA- ABS
RPR
VDRL

65
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SURGICAL PROCEDURES for Female Reproductive System

A
  1. DILATION AND CURETTAGE
  2. EPISIOTOMY
  3. HYSTERECTOMY
  4. LUMBECTOMY
  5. MAMMOPLASTY
  6. MASTECTOMY
  7. OOPHORECTOMY
  8. SALPINGECTOMY
  9. TUBAL LIGATION
66
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Procedure to remove tissue from the inside of the uterus.

A

DILATION AND CURETTAGE

67
Q

Surgical incision in the area between the vagina and anus.

A

EPISIOTOMY

68
Q

Surgical removal of 1 or both ovaries

A

OOPHORECTOMY

69
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Surgical removal of 1 or both fallopian tubes.

A

SALPINGECTOMY

70
Q

Permanent voluntary form of birth control in which a woman’s fallopian tubes are surgically cut or blocked off to prevent pregnancy.

A

TUBAL LIGATION

71
Q

Surgical removal of a part of a lumbar

A

LUMBECTOMY

72
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Surgical removal of one or more breast due to breast cancer

A

MASTECTOMY

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