Pre Reads Flashcards
1
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gynecology
A
branch of medicine that’s deals with diseases and routine physical care of the female reproductive system
2
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2 parts of the menstrual cycle
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ovarian and uterine cycles
3
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2 parts of ovarian cycle
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follicular phase (days 1 to 13) luteal phase (days 14-28)
4
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2 parts of uterine cycle
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proliferative phase (days 5-14) secretory phase (days 15-28)
5
Q
most common reason for amenorrhea
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pregnancy
6
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
infection of women reproductive system
7
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IC
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interstitial cystitis
chronic bladder condition with an unknown cause
8
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ectopic pregnancy
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pregnancy where the fertilized egg is implanted somewhere else besides the endometrial lining of the uterine cavity
