Reproductive Exam Flashcards
Causes scrotal swelling due to an accumulation of fluid
Hydrocele
Testicle is twisted out of position causing sudden and severe pain
Torsion of Testicle
A decrease in sperm production
Oligospermia
A procedure done to remove foreskin of the penis
Circumcision
Condition when the testes do not descent from the abdominal cavity to the scrotum
Cryptorchidism
Condition of failure to achieve an erection of the penis adequate to permit intercourse
Erectile Dysfunction
The opening of the urethral meatus on the top surface of the penis glans
Epispadias
Weakening of abdominal wall allowing intestine to push into the scrotum
Inguinal Hernia
Blood Test for Syphilis
VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory)
Serious medical problem seen more in young men ages 15-40
Testicular Cancer
Swelling of vein in the scrotum causing swelling and discomfort
Varicocele
The most reliable method for detecting a tumor of the testes
Monthly Testicular Self Exam (TSE)
The complete inability to reproduce
Sterility
Produces a yellowish fluid that is rich in fructose and makes up about 60% of semen
Seminal Vesicle
The tube that carries sperm cells out of a scrotum and forms part of spermatic cord
Vas/Ductus Deferens
Tightly coiled, comma-shaped tube that lies on top and behind the testes
Epididymis
The opening of the urethral meatus on the under surface of the penis glans
Hypospadias
Enlarged ovaries with fluid-filled cysts
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
A collection of symptoms that occur in some women prior to menstruation
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Vaginal infection, associated with STI or yeast infections
Vaginitis
Irregular or excessive uterine bleeding that most often results from a hormonal imbalance
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
The presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterus
Endometriosis
Breast lumps that are round, firm , nontender, do NOT move or change in size with menses
Benign Fibroadenoma
Painful Menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
Surgical removal of the uterus
Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of an ovary
Oophorectomy
Surgical removal of uterus, fallopian tubes & ovaries
Hysterosalpingo-oopherectomy
Absence of normal menstruation
amenorrhea
Palpable breast lumps that fluctuate in size with menstruation and rarely occur after menopause
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
The cessation of ovarian function with a decrease in estrogen
Menopause
A Pap smear or test may be a valuable tool in diagnosing
Cervical Cancer
Painful intercourse known as _______ is more common in _______.
Dyspareunia & women
The lining of the uterus that is shed during menstruation
Endometrium
Medical term for miscarriage
Spontaneous Abortion
Early rupture of amniotic sac
PROM
Medical term for a woman who has never been pregnant
Nulligravida
Physicians that diagnose and treat the female reproductive system
Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Placenta placed so that it would be delivered prior to infant during vaginal delivery
placenta previa
The most common site of cancer in women
Breast
Fertilization occurs while the ovum is in the _________
Fallopian Tubes
Pregnancy induced hypertensive disorder in 3rd trimester of pregnancy which can cause loss of fetus
Preeclampsia
The muscle layer of the uterus
Myometrium
Woman pregnant for the first time
Primigravida