Gynecology Flashcards
What is the ratio of body to cervix postpartum?
1:1
.5 to .5
What is the body to cervix ratio of the uterus from puberty to post menopausal ?
puberty: 2:1
no children: 2:1
multiple children: 3:1
Post menopausal: 1:1
Cervical cancer was the leading cause of death of North American women until the 1940’s with the advent of what?
Papanicolaou smear - can detect pre malignant cervical condition
What layers of the uterine wall is the most vascular layer?
Myometrium - middle muscular layer
What is a partial hysterectomy?
only the fundus, body and isthmus of the uterus is removed
the ovaries, cervix, and the vagina is left intact
What is a total hysterectomy?
All of the uterus is removed
What is a radical hysterectomy?
uterus, uterine tubes, ovaries, and vagina all removed
What are the gubernaculum remnants in a female?
Round ligament of the uterus (inferior part) and ligament of the ovary (superior part)
What type of fascia is transverse cervical l?
condensed endopelvic fascia
What type of fascia is uterosacral ligament?
visceral membranous pelvic fascia
How is ligation of the uterine tubes preformed and what is the purpose?
abdominally or laparoscopically through umbilicus
legates the tubes so the oocytes never reach the uterine cavity
Tubes are either banded, cauterize do or tied and cut
What part of the labia minora exists pre-sexual activity ?
frenulum of the labia minora
What membranous structure surrounds the vaginal orifice ?
hymen
What do the greater vestibular glands secrete?
mucus upon sexual arousal
What do the lesser vestibular glands secrete?
mucus between external urethral orifice and vaginal orifice moistening labia and vaginal vestibule
