Gynecology Flashcards
What is the inner lining of the uterus?
Endometrium
What is the site of implantation of a fertilized egg?
Endometrium
What is the perineum?
Tissue between vagina and anus
What is the mons pubis?
Fatty layer of tissue over the pubic synthesis
What is the function of the labia?
Protect vagina and urethra
Menstrual cycles usually occur every ____ days.
28
What hormones are secreted by the ovaries?
Estrogen and progesterone
Menarche is also known as?
Menstrual cycle
Menstrual’s usually start from ___ to _____ years old.
10-14
When is the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
First two weeks
____ causes the uterine lining to thicken.
Estrogen
When is LH secreted?
Day 14
What is the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?
Ovulation
What increases in the secretory phase of the Menstrual cycle if the egg is not fertilized?
Progesterone
What occurs in the ischemic phase of the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen and progesterone levels fall and lining is broken down
Dysmenorrhea is?
Pain during menstruation
Dysparenuia is?
Pain occurring during intercoarse
Gravida is?
Amount of times pregnant
Para is?
Number of live births
Pelvic inflammatory disease is indicated with?
Shuffling gait
Pelvic inflammatory disease can be caused by?
STDs or surgery
Pelvic inflammatory disease can cause irritation when?
During sex
What is cystitis?
Inflammation of bladder
What is mittelschmerz?
Egg is trying to push through the wall of the ovary
What is endometriosis?
Endometrium is growing outside of uterus
What is menorrhagia?
Excessive vaginal bleeding
