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define SPERM COUNT

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test determine volume, #, shape, size, & motility of sperm for fertility study/confirm results of vasectomy

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aka: sperm count

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sperm analysis or semen alaysis

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define TESTICULAR SELF-EXAMINATION

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early detection of testicular cancer done once a month by looking for lumps, swellings, or changes in skin

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describe COLPOSCOPY

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visual exam of cervix, vagina, & vulva tissues; sometimes involve sampling epithelial tissue for biopsy if abnormal pap smear

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describe ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSY

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remove some tissue from uterine lining for microscope to determine cause of abnormal bleeding & diagnose PCOS & uterine cancer

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describe TRANSVAGINAL ULTRASOUND

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used to find cause of pelvic pain, infertility, or abnormal bleeding

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aka: transvaginal ultrasound

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endovaginal ultrasound

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define HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAPHY (HSG)

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xray to examine uterus & fallopian tubes w/radiopaque dye (dye that blocks xrays) to diagnose blockages

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define HYSTEROSCOPY (HYS)

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visual exam in uterus interior & fallopian tubes to diagnose & treat abnormal bleeding

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define PAP SMEAR

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exfoliative biopsy of cervix to detect precancerous/cancerous cells of cervix/vagina & scrape cells for microscope

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aka: pap smear

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pap test or papanicolaou test

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define PREGNANCY TEST

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detects unusually high HCG levels in blood/urine

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define 1st TRIMESTER SCREENING

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ultrasound & blood test @ 11-13 weeks to detect chromosome abnormality

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aka: 1st trimester screening

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combined screening

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define CHORIONIC VILLUS SAMPLING (CVS)

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test @ 11-14 week pregnancy to remove cells/section from chorionic villi to look for genetic abnormality/chromosome issues

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describe AMNIOCENTESIS (AMN)

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surgical puncture to obtain amniotic fluid sample after 15th week to evaluate fetal health, diagnose congenital disorders, & assess genetic/developmental conditions of fetus

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high cholesterol can be a risk factor for what male reproductive issue

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erectile dysfunction

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define CULTURE & SENSITIVITY (C&S)

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take culture & observe growth & bacteria tested w/antibiotics to see which most effective

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define DIGITAL RECTAL EXAMINATION (DRE)

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dr inserts finger in rectum check for prostate enlargement

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define FLUORESCENT TREPONEMAL ANTIBODY ABSORPTION TEST (FTA-ABS test)

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syphilis blood test using antibodies specific to bacteria causing disease

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define PREHN’S SIGN

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test during exam of scrotum where testicles lifted giving pain relief from epididymitis but not from testicular torsion

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describe TRANSRECTAL ULTRASOUND-GUIDED PROSTATE BIOPSY

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needle thru wall of rectum into prostate; most common biopsy method

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define TRANSURETHRAL PROSTATE BIOPSY

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cystoscope threaded thru urethra to level of prostate & get biopsy w/cutting instrument/loop

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describe PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN ASSAY (PSA assay)

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determine level of PSA in blood; high amounts = enlargement of prostate & prostate cancer

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define PROSTATE ULTRASOUND
sound waves help identify conditions such as prostate enlargement & testicular torsion
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define RAPID PLASMA REAGIN (RPR)
syphilis blood test to screen pregnant ppl & monitor reaction to syphilis treatment
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define WET MOUNT
test where specimen placed in water/other liquid then covered w/slip to protect microscope during exam
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define BREAST SELF-EXAM (BSE)
monthly visual & palpable breast check to assess for change & lumps
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define CERVICAL BIOPSY
diagnose cervical dysplasia & cervical cancer
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define CULDOSCOPY
visual exam of internal organs of pelvic cavity w/scope to diagnose ectopic pregnancy & salpingitis
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define HYSTEROMETRY
measure depth of uterine cavity & cervix w/sound
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aka: hysterometry
uterometry
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define PARACENTESIS
remove fluid from body cavity w/needle/trocar/cannula for diagnosis or treatment
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define PELVIC ULTASONOGRAPHY
sonogram of organs & structure in pelvic cavity
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describe CIRCUMCISION
removal of foreskin done few days after birth to reduce risk of STIs, penile cancers, & UTIs
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describe ORCHIECTOMY
surgical removal of 1/both testicles; if done before puberty secondary sex traits will not develop
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aka: orchiectomy
orchidectomy or castration
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define ORCHIOPEXY
repair of cryptorchidism/resolve testicular torsion in infants younger than 1
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define VARICOCELECTOMY
remove portion of enlarged vein to relieve varicoceles
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define BILATERAL ORCHIECTOMY
surgical removal/destruction of both testicles
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aka: bilateral orchiectomy
castration
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describe VASECTOMY
sterilization procedure where small part of vas deferens surgically blocked/cut & free ends folded & ligated; doesn't change volume of semen
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define VASOVASOSTOMY
attempt to restore fertility by restoring vas deferens cut during vasectomy
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aka: vasovasostomy
vasectomy reversal
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define CRYOPRESERVATION
freeze sperm indefinitely for IVF, intrauterine insemination, or donate sperm
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define DIAPHRAGM
barrier contraceptive that covers cervix stopping sperm
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describe HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT)
treat severe menopausal symptoms & vaginal dryness using synthetic estrogen & progesterone
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define OOPHORECTOMY
removal of 1/both ovaries
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aka: oophorectomy
ovariectomy
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define SALPINECTOMY
removal of 1/both fallopian tubes
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define SALPINGO-OOPHORECTOMY (SO)
remove fallopian tube & ovary; can be either 1 set or both sets + uterus; treats & reduce risk of ovarian cancer
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define TUBAL LIGATION
fallopian tubes sealed/cut as permanent birth control
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aka: tubal ligation
tubes tied
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define SACROCOLPOPEXY
surgical fixation of prolapsed vagina
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define CONIZATION
removal of cone-shaped tissue sample from cervix for diagnostic or remove abnormal tissue
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aka: conization
cone biopsy
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define COLPORRHAPHY
suturing teat in vaginal wall to treat cystocele or rectocele
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describe DILATION & CURETTAGE (D&C)
cervix dilated & endometrium scraped away for diagnostic for bleeding, remove tissue after abortion/birth, diagnose uterine cancer, or treat excessively heavy periods
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define MYOMECTOMY
removal of uterine fibroids
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describe HYSTERCTOMY
surgical removal of uterus & sometimes ovaries & fallopian tubes bc of uterine fibroids, cancer, endometriosis, or uterine prolapse
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define PARTIAL HYSTERECTOMY
cervix left
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define TOTAL/COMPLETE HYSTERECTOMY
uterus & cervix removed
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describe RADICAL HYSTERECTOMY
remove uterus, ligaments, cervix, upper vagina, & surrounding tissues & lymph nodes to treat cervical cancer
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define ABDOMINAL HYSTERECTOMY
remove uterus, fallopian tubes, & ovaries thru large incision
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define ALPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY
minimally invasive to remove uterus
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define TOTAL ABDOMINAL HYSTERECTOMY W/BILATERAL SALPINGO-OOPHORECTOMY (TAH-BSO)
remove cervix, uterus, both ovaries, & both fallopian tubes
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define MAMMOPLASTY
surgical repair/cosmetic operation on breasts
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define BREAST AUGMENTATION
mammoplasty to increase breast size
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define BREAST LIFT
breast lift
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define EPISIOTOMY
incision into perineum to enlarge vaginal orifice during 2nd stage of labor to prevent tearing
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define ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
sperm introduced during ovulation
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aka: artificial insemination
intrauterine insemination (IUI)
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define IN VITRO FERTILIZATION
mature ova removed for fertilization & healthy embryos put in uterus
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describe ABLATION
removal/destruction of body part via surgery, chemical, electrocautery, extreme cold, or radiation
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define CRYOSURGERY
freezes infected/abnormal cells to destroy & remove
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describe ELECTROCAUTERY
destruction/burning of tissue w/electric current & method of choice for vasectomies
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define ERECTYLE DYSFUNCTION (ED) DRUGS
increase blood flow into penis for erection
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define HPV VACCINE
recommended for kids 11-12 or anyone thru 26 yrs
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define RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY
surgical removal of entire prostate & seminal vesicles & surrounding tissue
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describe TRANSURETHRAL NEEDLE ABLATION (TUNA)
needles direct radio waves into prostate to make scar tissue which shrinks prostate; treats enlarged prostate causing urinary symptoms
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aka: transurethral needle ablation
radiogrequency (RF) ablation therapy
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describe CESAREAN SECTION
deliver fetus via abdominal incision done if health concerns for mom, baby, or both
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define ABORTIFACIENT
drug to terminate pregnancy
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define FERTILITY DRUG
medication stimulate ovulation to increase fertility
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define ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS (OCPs)
meds prevent ovulation & contraception thru low doses of estrogen & progesterone

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