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Genitourinary (OB/GYN) Flashcards

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Amenorrhea

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Absence of menstruation.

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BPH

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Enlargement of the prostate gland.

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BCP

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Birth control pill.

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Cervix

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The lower part of the uterus in the female reproductive systems.

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Diuretics

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A substance that promotes the production of urine.

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Dysmenorrhea

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Painful menstruation.

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Dyspareunia

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Difficult or painful sexual intercourse.

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Dysuria

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Painful or difficult urination.

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Gravida

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The number of times a woman has been pregnant.

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GU

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Genitourinary

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Hematuria

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The presence of blood in urine.

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IUD

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Intrauterine device. A small often T-shaped device inserted into the uterus for contraception.

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LMP

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Last menstrual period.

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Menarche

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The first menstrual cycle.

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Menopause

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The time in a woman’s life when menstrual periods stop permanently.

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Menorrhagia

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Abnormally heavy bleeding during menstruation.

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Nocturia

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A condition in which you frequently wake up during the night to urinate.

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PAP smear

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Papanicoclau test. A method of screening used to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous processes in the cervix.

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Para

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The number of times a woman has given birth.

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Polyuria

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Excessive urination.

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Post-void dribbling

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A condition in which urine remaining in the urethra after losing the bladder slowly leaks out after urination.

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TAH

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Total abdominal hysterectomy. A surgical procedure that removes your uterus.

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Urinary incontinence

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The loss of bladder control.

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UTI

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Urinary tract infection. An infection in the kidneys, bladder, or urethra.

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Urinary urgency

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A sudden compelling urge to urinate.

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