Gynecology

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ovari/o-

Answer 1

ovary

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oophor/o

Answer 2

ovary

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fallopi/o

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fallopian tube

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salping/o-

Answer 4

fallopian tube = salpingitis

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uter/o-

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uterus(womb)

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hyster/o-

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uterus(womb)

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the endometrium is the layer of glands and tissue

Answer 7

that lines the intrauterine cavity. Endometriosis

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LMP

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Last Menstrual period **NOT MENSTRAL PERIOD

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At the moment of conception, the pregnancy begins

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for the woman until the birth= Gestation

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Prenatal

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for the fetus this is the period of time from conception to birth

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Ante partum

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for the mother this is the period of time from conception to birth

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Parturition

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The process of labor & childbirth

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First Stage of Labor

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cervical dilation, effacement rupture of membranes

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Cervical Dilation

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Effacement- thinning of the cervical wall 0 to 50%

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Second Stage of Labor

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Crowning occurs, the baby is delivered & the umbilical cord is clamped & cut

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Crowning

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Top of babies head is visible

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Third stage of Labor

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delivery of placenta, suturing of the episiotomy

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Endometriosis

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endometrial implants(tissue)

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Salpingitis

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inflammation or infection of the fallopian tube

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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infection of the cervix that ascends to the uterus, fallopian tubes, & ovaries; often caused by a sexually transmitted disease

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myomectomy

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is done to remove uterine fibroid tumors

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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

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symptoms of PMS plus feelings of depression, anxiety

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Amenorrhea

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absence of monthly menstrual periods

*prefix,combining form and suffix

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Dyspareunia

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painful or difficult sexual intercourse

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HRT hormone replacement therapy

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replacement for hormones during menopause

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Galactorrhea

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discharge of milk from the breast when the patient is not pregnant or breastfeeding

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Dystocia

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any type of difficult or abnormal labor and delivery

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Ectopic pregnancy

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implantation of a fertilized ovum in the fallopian tube **Occurs outside of the uterus

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Preeclampsia

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hypertensive disorder of pregnancy **increased blood pressure

• edema (Fluid Retention)
• weight gain
• protein in the urine

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Nulligravida

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A woman who has never been pregnant and is not pregnant now

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Multigravida

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a woman who has been pregnant many times

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Primigravida

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Pregnant for the 1st time

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prim/-

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first

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-gravida

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pregnancy

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Multiparous

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Woman who has given many children *2 or more children

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Nulliparous

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Never given birth *Has had a miscarriage or abortion

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Biparous

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given birth twice

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Uterine prolapse

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descent of the uterus from its normal position

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Involution

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period when uterus gradually returns to normal