Reproductive System Disorders Flashcards
Mastitis
inflammation of the breasts
Lumpectomy
Surgical removal of the tumor
Simple Mastectomy
surgical removal of the tumor
Radical Mastectomy
surgical removal of tissue, underling muscle and axillary lymph nodes. (cut off the boobs)
Breast Tumors
Can be benign or malignant. Lump in breast tissue. Breast Self-examination BSE can detect tumors and should be done every month at end of menustration
Pap Smear
Can detect cervical cancer
Cervical Cancer
abnormal vaginal discharge, abnormal bleeding (TX: Hysterectomy)
Uterine Cancer
enlarged uterus, watery discharge, abnormal bleeding. (Tx: Hysterectomy)
Amenorrhea
Absence of menustration
Endometriosis
Growth of endometrial tissue outside uterus. Determined by a laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Egg implants in fallopian tube instead of uterus, surgical removal required
Miscarriage
spontaneous abortion
Quickening
first recognizable movement of fetus
Pregnacy
40 weeks or 280 days
Artificial insemination
semen placed into vaginal canal
In-vitro fertilization
ova fertilized with sperm in lab and zygote transferred into uterus.
Laparoscopy
Surgical tube inserted through a small incision in abdominal wall
Mastectomy
surgical removal of breast tissue
Perineum
area between vulva and anus
Ovarian Cancer
Symptoms are vague and mild, Treatment is surgical removal of affected areas, chemo and radiation
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Inflammation of the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes and at times, ovaries. Caused by bacteria/viruses, Symptoms include pain, fever and purulent (pus) vaginal discharge, Treatment is antibiotics
Premenustral Syndrome
group of symptoms that appear 1-3 days before menstruation. Related to hormonal imbalances, stress. Symptoms vary and may include irritability, depression, headache, bloating.
Toxic Shock Syndrome
mostly of menustration women who use tampons, Symptoms are high fever, rash ( red sunburn like rash cover most of body) Headache. Sudden and fatal from overgrowth of staph
Epididymitis
Inflammation of epididymis, caused by pathogens, intense pain in testes, swelling, fever. If not treated can cause scarring and sterility