Reproductive and Urinary Specialties Flashcards
What is gynecology?
Care of the female reproductive system
What is obstetrics?
Study of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum
What is urology?
Care of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs
What is menarche?
First occurrence of menstruation
How long does a patient has to be without a period before postmenopause?
12 months without a period
What is last menstrual period (LMP)?
1st day of her last menstrual period
During the pelvic exam, the physician would do what examination method for the external genitalia and vagina/cervix?
Inspection
During the pelvic exam, the physician would do what kind of examination method to the vagina, rectum, and abdomen?
Palpation
What is D & C?
Dilation of the cervix and scraping the uterine lining
What is amniocentesis?
Test/procedure that checks for chromosomal abnormalities
What is a biopsy?
Testing that checks the tissue from the uterus lining and examined for cancer and other cell irregularities.
What is an hysterosalpingography?
X-ray procedure to view the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes
What is a hysterectomy?
Removal of the uterus
What is a hysterosalpingectomy?
Removal of the uterus and fallopian tubes?