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adenomyosis

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growth of endometrium into muscular portion of uterus

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fibrocystic breast changes (FCC)

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fibrosis, benign cysts, pain or tenderness in one or both breasts; thought to e caused by monthly hormonal changes

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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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inflammation of some or all of female pelvic organs

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polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

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condition typically characterized by hormonal imbalances, ovulatory dysfunction, and multiple ovarian cysts; symptoms can include irregular menstruation, acne, excess facial and body hair, infertility

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toxic shock syndrome (TSS)

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severe illness characterized by high fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea and myalgia, followed by hypotension –> sometimes even shock and death

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uterine fibroid

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benign tumor of the uterine muscle (called myoma of the uterus or leiomyoma)

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uterine prolapse

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downward displacement of uterus into vagina

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vaginal fistula

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abnormal opening between vagina and another organ

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anterior and posterior colporrhaphy (A&P repair)

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surgical repair of a weakened vaginal wall to correct a cystocele and rectocele

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conization

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surgical removal of a cone-shaped area of the cervix, used for noninvasive cervical cancer

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dilation and curettage (D&C)

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surgical procedure to widen the cervix and remove contents from uterus using a curette

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endometrial ablation

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procedure to destroy or remove endometrium by use of laser, electrical, or thermal energy -> used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding

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laparoscopy

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visual examination of the abdominopelvic cavity –> insert a laparoscope through a tiny incision near umbilicus

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myomectomy

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excision of a uterine fibroid (myoma)

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sentinel lymph node biopsy

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injection of blue dye and/or radioactive isotope used to identify the sentinel lymph nodes

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stereotactic breast biopsy

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technique that combines mammography and computer-assisted biopsy to obtain tissue from a breast lesion

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tubal ligation

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surgical closure of uterine tubes for sterilization (aka tubal sterilization and female surgical sterilization)

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uterine artery embolization (UAE)

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placement of small gelatin beads into uterine arteries to stop blood flow supplying uterine fibroids or to stop severe hemorrhage after childbirth (aka uterine fibroid embolization)

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transvaginal sonography (TVS)

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ultrasound procedure that uses a transducer placed in the vagina to obtain images of ovaries, uterus, cervix, uterine tubes, and surrounding structures

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CA-125 Test

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blood test primarily used to monitor treatment for ovarian cancer and detect recurrence. CA-125 = protein found on surface of most ovarian cancer cells

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HPV test

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cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions to detect high-risk forms of HPV that can cause abnormal cervical cells and cervical cancer

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Pap test

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cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions to detect abnormal and cancerous cells; primarily used for cervical cancer screening (Papanicolaou test)

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anovulation

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absence of ovulation

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contraception

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intentional prevention of conception

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dyspareunia

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difficult or painful intercourse

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fistula

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abnormal passageway between two organs or an internal organ and body surface

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hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

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replacement of hormones, estrogen and progesterone, to treat symptoms associated with menopause

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menopause

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cessation of menstruation, usually around the age of 48-53

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oligoovulation

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infrequent ovulation

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ovulation

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release of an ovum from a mature graafian follicle

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premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

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syndrome involving physical and emotional symptoms occurring up to 10 days before menstruation

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prolapse

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displacement of an organ or anatomic structure from its normal position (aka ptosis)

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speculum

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instrument for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection

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abortion (AB)

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termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo or fetus before viability, usually before 20 weeks of gestation

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abruptio placentae

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premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall

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eclampsia

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severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion

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ectopic pregnancy

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pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly in the uterine tubes

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placenta previa

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abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall completely or partially covering the cervix

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preeclampsia

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abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high blood pressure and proteinuria, but with no convulsions

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microcephalus

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small head

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omphalitis

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inflammation of the umbilicus

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omphalocele

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herniation at the umbilicus

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pyloric stenosis

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narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter

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tracheoesophageal fistula

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abnormal passageway pertaining to the trachea and esophagus

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cleft lip or palate

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congenital split of the lip or roof of the mouth, one or both deformities may be present

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Down syndrome

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genetic condition caused by a chromosomal abnormality characterized by varying degrees of intellectual, developmental, and physical disorders or defects

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erythroblastosis fetalis

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condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes –> usually incompatibility of infant’s and mother’s blood

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esophageal atresia

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congential absence of part of the esophagus

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fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

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condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy

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gastroschisis

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congential fissure of the abdominal wall that is not at the umbilicus

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respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

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respiratory complication in the newborn, especially in premature infants

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spina bifida

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congenital defect in the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to close

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Apgar score

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system for rapid neonatal assessment at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth

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breech presentation

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birth position in which the buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first

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cephalic presentation

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birth position in which any part of the head emerges first–> most common presentation

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cesarean section (CS, C-section)

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birth of a fetus through an incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus

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colostrum

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thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth before lactation begins

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congenital anomaly

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abnormality present at birth; often discovered before birth by sonography/amniocentesis

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in vitro fertilization (IVF)

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method of fertilizing human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into uterus; used when infertility is present

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lactation

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secretion of milk

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lochia

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vaginal discharge after birth

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meconium

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first stool of the newborn

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midwifery

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practice of assisting in childbirth

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obstetrician

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physician who specializes in obstetrics

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obstetrics (OB)

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medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium

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parturition

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act of giving birth

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premature infant

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infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation

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puerperium

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period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal

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quickening

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first feeling of movement of the fetus in utero by pregnant woman

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stillborn

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born dead

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