OB/GYN Flashcards
Test done during pregnancy. Done for the health of the fetus, chromosomes, lung maturity
Amniocentesis
The abnormal cessation of menses
Amenorrhea
First breast milk.
Colostrum
Painful menses.
Dysmenorrhea (Primary = increased prostaglandin, Secondary = From pathology i.e. endometriosis)
Abnormal, painful or prolonged labor
Dystocia
Thinning of the cervix
Effacement
Decent of the fetal skull to the level of the ischial spines
Engagement
Excessive nausea & vomiting during pregnancy
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
The baby drops into the pelvis 2 wks before delivery & produces lower abdominal pain
Lightening
Dark streak down the midline of the abdomen seen during pregnancy
Linea Nigra
Vaginal discharge after delivery & throughout the puerperium; 1st red, 2nd yellow, 3rd white
Lochia
1st menstrual cycle
Menarche
Pain in abdomen at ovulation
Mittelschmerz
More than one delivery of viable infant
Multiparous
Women that has never given birth to a viable infant
Nulliparous
First pregnancy w/ a viable infant
Primpara
Period of time after the delivery of the placenta to the complete involution of the organs
Puerperium
What is infection during puerperium known as?
Puerperal Sepsis
1st perception by the mother of fetal life
Quickening
Identifies the fetal position (cm) in relation to the spines of the ischium
Station
Bluish discoloration of the vagina
Chadwick’s sign
Softening of the tip of the cervix
Goodell’s sign
Softening of the isthmus of the uterus
Hegar’s sign
Enlargement of the uterus near the uterine tube over the site of implantation
Piskacek’s sign
M/C reason for post-partum hemorrhage
Atonic Uterus
Early uterine contractions (oxytocin) w/o cervical changes
Braxton Hick’s Contractions
M/C location of malignancy of the female genital tract
Cervix
Brown hyperpigmentation. Face/mask of pregnancy
Chloasma AKA Melasma
Malignancy of the placenta d/t abnormal epithelium
Choriocarcinoma
Herniation of the urinary bladder into the vagina
Cystocele
A toxemia of pregnancy caused by HTN leading to convulsions
Eclampsia
Abnormal endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Abdominal/back pain
Endometriosis
Palpable nodules in breast after ovulation w/ regression after menses
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
M/C type of post-partum infection (staph/strep)
Endometriosis
A benign type of trophoblastic tissue which develops at the placenta. May b/co malignant & then is called Choriocarcinoma. Assoc. w/ very high HCG
Hydatidiform Mole
Toxemia of pregnancy w/ the following signs. HEP: HTN, Edema, Proteinuria
Pre-eclampsia
Herniation of the rectum into the vagina; “collapsed pouch” along the pos. vaginal wall
Rectocele
Hormone responsible for maturation of the follicle
FSH
Hormone that promotes the health of the corpus leuteum; used to detect pregnancy
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
Hormone most responsible for ovulation
LH
Hormone that causes uterine contractions during labor & milk let down following delivery
Oxytocin
Hormone responsible for milk production
Prolactin
Describe the 1st stage of labor
From the 1st meaningful contraction to the full dilation of the cervix to 10cm; longest stage
Describe the 2nd stage of labor
From full dilation of the cervix to delivery of the baby
Describe the 3rd stage of labor
From delivery of the baby to delivery of the placenta (most dangerous to the mother)
Describe the 4th stage of labor
A period of time from delivery of the placenta to several hours when the tone of the uterus is established & the uterus contracts expelling any remaining contents
Low lying placenta w/ partial obstruction of the internal os
Placenta praevia
Placenta normally placed, detaches from site; spontaneous abortion/premature separation
Placenta Abruptio
Placenta that doesn’t separate after delivery
Placenta Accreta
What are the 5 levels of Pap smear classification?
I - Normal II - Atypical or benign (possible infection/inflammation) III - Dysplasia/Pre-cancerous IV - In Situ/Non-invasive carcinoma V - Malignancy/Invasive