Reproductive system common diagnostic tests & procedures

Question 1

Destruction of abnormal tissue by freezing

Answer 1

Cryosurgery:

Question 2

Dilation of the cervix followed by scraping of

the endometrial lining

Answer 2

Dilation and curettage (D&C):

Question 3

Aspiration of tissue or fluid through a large-gauge needle for
analysis

Answer 3

Needle biopsy:

Question 4

Removal of tissue cells from the cervix for analysis

Answer 4

Papanicolaou smear:

Question 5

Ultrasound imaging of the structures in the female

pelvis

Answer 5

Pelvic sonography:

Question 6

Blood test used to screen for prostate cancer

Answer 6

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA):

Question 7

Removal of tissue from the prostate gland with an endoscope, via the urethra

Answer 7

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP):

Question 8

Sterilization procedure in which fallopian tubes are cut and ligated

Answer 8

Tubal ligation:

Question 9

Procedure that destroys the entire surface of the endometrium and superficial myometrium

Answer 9

Uterine ablation:

Question 10

Sterilization procedure in which a small section of the vas defer- ens is removed

Answer 10

Vasectomy: