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Key Terms: Test1 Flashcards

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external genitalia

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also known as the vulva or the pudenum

consists of the mons pubis, labia minora, clitoris, urethral opening, and vestibule of the vagina

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false pelvis

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part of the pelvic cavity above the pelvic brim

False pelvis communicates with the abdominal cavity superiorily and with the pelvic cavity inferiorily

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true pelvis

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also known as the lesser or minor pelvis

cavity of the true pelvis is continuous at the pelvic brim with the cavity of the major pelvis

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pelvic cavity

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posterior wall formed by sacrum and coccyx

margins of the posterolateral wall-formed by the piriforms and coccygeus muscles

anterolateral walls-formed by hip bones and obturator internus muscles

lower margin-formed by levator ani and coccygeus muscles

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coccygeus muscles

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muscles that form the floor of the pelvis

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iliacus muscles

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paired muscles that form the lateral wall of the pelvis

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ilipectineal line

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bony ridge of the inner surface of the ilium and pubic bones

divides the true pelvis and the false pelvis

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levator ani

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pair of muscles that form the floor of the pelvis

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obtuator internus muscle

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triangular sheets of muscle that arise from the anterolateral pelvic wall and surround the obturator foramen

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piriformis muscle

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flat, triangular muscles that arise from the anterior sacrum and pass through the greater sciatic notch on the posterior aspect of the greater trochanter of the femur

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psoas major muscle

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originate at the transverse process of the lumbar vertebrae and descend inferiorly through the false pelvis on the pelvic sidewalls

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striations

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parallel longitudinal lines seen in muscle tissue

appear as hyperechoic parallel lines running in the long axis of the hypoechoic muscle tissue

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anteverted

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position of the uterus

fundus is tipped slightly forward

most common

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anteflexed

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position of uterus

the fundus bends forward toward the cervix

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broad ligament

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broad fold of peritoneum draped over the fallopian tubes, uterus, and ovaries

contain the uterine blood vessels and nerves

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cardinal ligament

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wide bands of fibromuscular tissue arising from the lateral aspects of the cervix and inserting along the lateral pelvic floor

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estrogen

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hormone secreted by the theca interna and granulosa cells of the ovarian follicle that stimulates the development of female reproductive structures

promotes the growth of endometrial tissue during proliferative phase

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mesosalpinx

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upper portion of the broad ligament that covers the fallopian tubes

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ovarian ligament

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extends from the inferior and/or medial pole of the ovary to the uterine cornua

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ovum

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female egg released from the ovary during ovulation

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perimetrium

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serous membrane covering the uterus

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progesterone

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hormone produced by the corpus luteum that helps prepare and maintain the endometrium for arrival and implantation of an embryo

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rectouterine pouch

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area in the pelvic cavity between the rectum and the uterus that is likely to accumulate free fluid

also known as the pouch of Douglas

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retroflexed

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position of the uterus

fundus bends posteriorly upon the cervix

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retroverted

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position of the uterus

entire uterus is tipped posteriorly so that the angle formed between the cervix and the vaginal canal is greater than 90o

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round ligament

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originate at the uterine cornua

holds uterus forward in its anteverted position

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space of retzius

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between the anterior bladder wall and the pubic symphysis

contains extraperitoneal fat

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suspensory ligament

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extend from the infundibulum of the fallopian tube and the lateral aspect of the ovary to the lateral pelvic wall

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uterosacral ligament

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posterior part of the cardinal ligament that extends from the cervix to the sacrum

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vesicouterine pouch

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area in the pelvic cavity between the urinary bladder and the uterus

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corpus luteum

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yellow body formed from the Graafian follicle after ovulation that produces estrogen and progesterone

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amenorhhea

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absense of menstruation

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dysmenorrhea

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pain with menstruation

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FSH-follicle stimulating hormone

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hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the growth and maturation of graafian follicles in the ovary

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gonadotropin

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hormonal substance that stimulates the function of the testes and the ovaries

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gonadotropin-releasing hormone

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secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of follicle-stimulating hormone and lutenizing hormone by the anterior pituitary gland

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luteinizing hormone

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secreted by the anterior pituitary gland

It stimulates ovulation and induces lutenization of the ruptured follicle to form corpus luteum

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menarche

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generally happens between 11 and 13 yrs of age

marks the beginning of menstruation

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menopause

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cessation of menstruation

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menses

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flow of blood and cellular debris that occurs during menstruation

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menorrhagia

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abnormally heavy or long menstrual periods

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oligomenorrhea

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abnormally light menstrual periods

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premenarche

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time in young girls before they begin menstruating

(physiologic status of prepuberty-the time before the onset of menses)

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adenexa

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structure or tissue next to or near another related structure

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coronal plane

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refers to a horizontal plane through the longitudinal axis of the body to image structures from anterior to posterior

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endometrium

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inner lining of the uterine cavity

appears echogenic to hypoechoic on ultrasound , depending on the menstrual cycle

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introitis

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opening or entrance into a canal or cavity

(ex. vagina)

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myometrium

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middle layer of the uterine cavity

appears very homogenous on ultrasound

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parity

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number of live births

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translabial

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across, or through, the labia

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transperineal

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across, or through, the perineum

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cornu

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any hornlike projection

refers to the fundus of the uterus, where the fallopian tube arises

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arcuate vessels

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small vessels found along the periphery of the uterus

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internal os

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inner surface of the cervical os

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pourcelot resistive index

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a doppler measurement that takes the highest systolic peak minus the highest diastolic peak divided by the highest systolic peak

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proliferative phase early

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days 5-9 of the menstrual cycle

endometrium appears as a single thin stripe with a hypoechoic halo encompassing it

creates the three-line sign

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proliferative phase late

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days 10-14 of menstrual cycle

endometrium increases in thickness and echogenicity

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pulsatility index

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doppler measurement that uses peak systole minus peak diastole divided by the mean

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secretory phase

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days 15-28 of menstrual cycle

endometrium is at its greatest thickness and echogenicity, with posterior enhancement

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sonohysterography

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catheter filled with saline solution or contrast medium to fill the endometrial cavity to look for abnormalities in the cavity or uterine tubes

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S/D ratio

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the difference between peak systole and end diastole

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cervical polyp

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hyperplastic protrusion of the epithelium of the cervix

may be broad-based or pedunculated

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cervical stenosis

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acquired condition with obstruction of the cervical canal

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dysmenorrhea

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pain associated with menstruation

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ectocervix

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portion of the canal of the uterine cervix that is lined with squamous epithelium

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ectopic pregnancy

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pregnancy that occurs outside the uterine cavity

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gartner’s duct cyst

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small cyst within the vagina

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nabothian cysts

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benign tiny cysts within the cervix

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squamous cell carcinoma

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most common type of cervical cancer

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adenomyosis

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benign invasive growth of the endometrium that may cause heavy, painful menstrual bleeding

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curettage

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scraping with a curet to remove the contents of the uterus

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metrorrhea

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irregular, acyclic bleeding

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intramural fibroid

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most common type of leiomyoma

deforms the myometrium

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submucosal fibroid

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type of leiomyoma found to deform the endometrial cavity and cause heavy or irregular menses

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subserosal fibroid

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type of leiomyoma that may become pedunculated and appear as an extrauterine mass

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endometrial carcinoma

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malignancy characterized by abnormal thickening of the endometrial cavity

ususall associated with irregular bleeding perimenopausal and postmenopausal women

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endometrial hyperplasia

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benign condition that results from estrogen stimulation to the endometrium without the influence of progestin

frequent cause of bleeding

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endometrial polyp

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pedunculated or sessile well-defined mass attached to the endometrial cavity

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endometriosis

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condition that occurs when functioning endometrial tissue is found outside the uterus

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hematometra

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obstruction of the uterus and/or vagina characterized by an accumulation of blood

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hydormetra

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obstruction of the uterus and/or vagina characterized by an accumulation of fluid

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pyometra

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obstruction of the uterus and/or vagina characterized by an accumulation of pus

83
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tamoxifen

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an antiestrogen drug used in treating some breast carcinomas

reported to cause growth in leiomyomas

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androgen

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substance that stimulates the development of male characteristics

(testosterone and androsterone)

the ovaries will synthesize some of these and convert them to estrogens

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cystadenocarcinoma

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malignant tumor that forms cysts

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cystadenoma

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benign adenoma containing cysts

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corpus luteum cyst

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small endocrine structure that develops within a ruptured ovarian follicle and secretes progesterone and estrogen to prevent menses if fertilization occurs

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dermoid tumor

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benign tumor composed of hair, muscle, teeth, and fat

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follicular cyst

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benign cyst within the ovary that may occur and disappear on a cyclic basis

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functional cyst

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cyst that results from the normal function of the ovary

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meigs syndrome

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benign tumor of the ovary

It is associated with ascites and pleural effusion

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mucinous cystadenoma

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benign tumor of the ovary

it contains thin-walled multiocular cysts

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mucinous cystadenocarcinoma

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malignant tumor of the ovary

it contains multiocular cysts

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ovarian carcinoma

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malignant tumor of the ovary

it may spread beyond the ovary and metastasize to other organs via the peritoneal channels

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ovarian torsion

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the partial or complete twisting of the ovarian pedicle on its axis

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paraovarian cyst

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account for about 10% of adnexal masses

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polycystic ovarian syndrome

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endocrine disorder associated with chronic anovulation

(ovaries do not release an egg)

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serous cystadenoma

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2nd most common benign tumor of the ovary

usually unilateral and smaller than mucinous cysts

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serous cystadenocarcinoma

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makes up 60-80% of all ovarian carcinomas

smaller than mucinous cysts and may spread to the lymph nodes

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theca-lutein cyst

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largest of the functional cysts

appear as very large, bilateral multioculated cystic masses

associated with high HCG levels and hyperstimulation of the ovaries

101
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chlamydia trachomatis

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organism that causes a great variety of diseases

including genital infections in men and women

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endometrioma

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localized tumor of endometriosis

most often found in the ovary, cul-de-sac, rectovaginal septum, and peritoneal surface of the posterior wall of the uterus

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endometritis

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infection of the endometrium of the uterus

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hydrosalpinx

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fluid in the fallopian tube

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pyosalpinx

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pus within the inflamed fallopian tube

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myometritis

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infection of the myometrium

107
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oophoritis

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infection of the ovary

108
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parametritis

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infection of the uterine serosa and broad ligaments

109
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salpingitis

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infection of the fallopian tubes

110
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tubal ovarian abcess

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infection of the fallopian tube and the ovary

111
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embryo transfer

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procedure done after IVF

the fertilized ova are injected into the uterus through the cervix

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ZIFT

(zygote intrafallopian transfer)

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a type of IVF

the fertilized eggs are transferred 24hrs later into the fallopian tubes

113
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GIFT

(gamete intrafallopian transfer)

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sperm and egg are mixed together and then inserted into the fallopian tubes

114
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IVF

(in vitro fertilization)

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type of fertilization done outside the body

sperm and ova are fertilized in a dish and then transferred to the uterus 3-5 days later

115
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OHSS

(ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome)

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enlarged ovaries with multiple cysts

usually seen in patients who have undergone ovulation induction

116
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intrauterine insemination

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semen is introduced into the vagina by mechanical or instrumental means instead of through sexual intercourse

117
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ovulation induction therapy

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controlled ovarian stimulation with chlomid or gonadotropins

118
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Iuds-types

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can cause PID

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Transvaginal

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observing inside the body through the vagina

120
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probe disinfecting

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transducer should be wiped clean with disinfectant

then soaked in another disinfectant (most are now nonglutaraldehyde based-Cidex OPA) for 10-20min

then rinsed with water

121
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vaginal cuff

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what is seen in hysterectomy patients after surgery

usually no bigger than 2cm

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PID

(pelvic inflammatory disease)

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term that includes all pelvic infections such as:

endometritis, salpingitis, hydrosalpinx, pyosalpinx, tubo ovarian abscess)

123
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germ cell ovarian cancer

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derived from the primitive germ cells of the embryonic gonad

dysgerminoma, embryonal cell carcinoma, choriocarcinoma, transdermal sinus tumor

124
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pedunculated fibroids

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fibroid that hangs by a stalk

125
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dextroverted/detroflexed

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the entire uterus tilts to the right

126
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endometrial polyps

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pedunculated or sessile well defined mass attached to the endometrial cavity

127
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uterine hyperplasia

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abnormal thickening of the endometrial lining of the uterus

128
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D & C

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procedure to remove tissue from the inside of the uterus

129
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didelphys uterus

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uterine anomally consisting of 2 uterus, 2 cervix, 2 vaginas

130
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bicornate uterus

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uterine anomally consisting of 2 uterus, 1 cervix, 1 vagina

131
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septate uterus

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two endometrial cavities without a fundal notch

132
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T-shaped uterus

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uterine anomally caused by the exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) in utero

133
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% of American couples who are infertile

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Infertility affects approx 1 in 3 couples

134
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segments of fallopian tubes

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infundibulum

ampulla

isthmus

interstitial portion

135
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mullarien ducts

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pair of ducts that give rise to the fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and upper part of vagina

anomalies cause didelphys uterus, bicornate uterus, septate uterus

136
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three line sign

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seen on ultrasound during the proliferative phase

(functional and basal layers)

137
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functional layer

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part of the three line sign seen during the proliferative phase

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basal layer

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part of the three line sign seen during the proliferative phase

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ovarian cycle

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follicular phase

follicle is released

luteal phase

Fall:OB/GYN (5 decks)

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