General Terms/Ideas Flashcards
Ovaries
where egg matures and is released during ovulation, also produce estrogen and progesterone
Ovulation
when an egg is released by an ovary and travels down the fallopian tubes and to the uterus. If sperm is present, it will fertilize the egg and the egg will implant in the uterus.
Menstrual Cycle
occurs every 28-30 days, is the process of ovulation and shedding of the uterine lining
Endometrium
inner lining of the uterus
Uterus
organ that carries developing fetus
Pelvimetry
measurement of the pelvis
Pelvic Sonography
using sound waves to examine the structures of the pelvis
Menorrhea
menstrual discharge (normal flow)
Menopause
cessation of the menstrual cycle
Salpingoscope
device to view the inside of a fallopian tube
Colposcope
device to view the inside of the vagina
Physical Exam of Female Reproductive System
examination of the breasts, external genitalia, and pelvis
Speculum
device used to keep the walls of the vagina open so that the cervix can be seen
Pap Smear
obtains a cell sample that is viewed under microscope to detect cancerous cells
Gynecologist
specialist in the treatment of women
Gynecology
the study of women
Menarche
onset of menstruation (between 10 to 16 years old)
Endometrium
inner layer of the uterus
Myometrium
middle layer of the uterus, consists of muscle tissue
Perimetrium
tissue layer on outside of uterus
obstetrician
specialist in the care of the pregnant female
obstetrics
branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labor, and delivery
perinatologist
specialist of the perinatal period
perinatology
study of the perinatal period
neonatologist
specialist in the care of the newborn
neonatology
study of the care of the newborn
teratology
branch of medicine dealing with the study of birth defects and their causes
length of a period
28-30 days
