Gynae definitions Flashcards
1
Q
amenorrhoea
A
lack of menstrual periods
1
Q
primary amenorrhoea
A
patient has never developed periods
2
Q
Secondary amenorrhoea
A
patient previously had periods that subsequently stopped
3
Q
Abnormal uterine bleeding
A
irregularities in the menstrual cycle, affecting frequency, duration, regularity of the cycle length and the volume of menses
4
Q
Intermenstrual bleeding
A
any bleeding that occurs between menstrual periods
5
Q
Dysmenorrhoea
A
painful periods
6
Q
Menorrhagia
A
heavy menstrual bleeding
7
Q
Postcoital bleeding
A
bleeding after sexual intercourse
8
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Pruritus vulvae
A
itching of the vulva and vagina
