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adenomyosis
growth of endometrium into muscular portion of uterus
fibrocystic breast changes (FCC)
fibrosis, benign cysts, pain or tenderness in one or both breasts; thought to e caused by monthly hormonal changes
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
inflammation of some or all of female pelvic organs
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
condition typically characterized by hormonal imbalances, ovulatory dysfunction, and multiple ovarian cysts; symptoms can include irregular menstruation, acne, excess facial and body hair, infertility
toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
severe illness characterized by high fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea and myalgia, followed by hypotension –> sometimes even shock and death
uterine fibroid
benign tumor of the uterine muscle (called myoma of the uterus or leiomyoma)
uterine prolapse
downward displacement of uterus into vagina
vaginal fistula
abnormal opening between vagina and another organ
anterior and posterior colporrhaphy (A&P repair)
surgical repair of a weakened vaginal wall to correct a cystocele and rectocele
conization
surgical removal of a cone-shaped area of the cervix, used for noninvasive cervical cancer
dilation and curettage (D&C)
surgical procedure to widen the cervix and remove contents from uterus using a curette
endometrial ablation
procedure to destroy or remove endometrium by use of laser, electrical, or thermal energy -> used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding
laparoscopy
visual examination of the abdominopelvic cavity –> insert a laparoscope through a tiny incision near umbilicus
myomectomy
excision of a uterine fibroid (myoma)
sentinel lymph node biopsy
injection of blue dye and/or radioactive isotope used to identify the sentinel lymph nodes
stereotactic breast biopsy
technique that combines mammography and computer-assisted biopsy to obtain tissue from a breast lesion
tubal ligation
surgical closure of uterine tubes for sterilization (aka tubal sterilization and female surgical sterilization)
uterine artery embolization (UAE)
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)
transvaginal sonography (TVS)
ultrasound procedure that uses a transducer placed in the vagina to obtain images of ovaries, uterus, cervix, uterine tubes, and surrounding structures
CA-125 Test
blood test primarily used to monitor treatment for ovarian cancer and detect recurrence. CA-125 = protein found on surface of most ovarian cancer cells
HPV test
cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions to detect high-risk forms of HPV that can cause abnormal cervical cells and cervical cancer
Pap test
cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions to detect abnormal and cancerous cells; primarily used for cervical cancer screening (Papanicolaou test)
anovulation
absence of ovulation
contraception
intentional prevention of conception
dyspareunia
difficult or painful intercourse
fistula
abnormal passageway between two organs or an internal organ and body surface
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
replacement of hormones, estrogen and progesterone, to treat symptoms associated with menopause
menopause
cessation of menstruation, usually around the age of 48-53
oligoovulation
infrequent ovulation
ovulation
release of an ovum from a mature graafian follicle
premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
syndrome involving physical and emotional symptoms occurring up to 10 days before menstruation
prolapse
displacement of an organ or anatomic structure from its normal position (aka ptosis)
speculum
instrument for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection
abortion (AB)
termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo or fetus before viability, usually before 20 weeks of gestation
abruptio placentae
premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
eclampsia
severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion
ectopic pregnancy
pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly in the uterine tubes
placenta previa
abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall completely or partially covering the cervix
preeclampsia
abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high blood pressure and proteinuria, but with no convulsions
microcephalus
small head
omphalitis
inflammation of the umbilicus
omphalocele
herniation at the umbilicus
pyloric stenosis
narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter
tracheoesophageal fistula
abnormal passageway pertaining to the trachea and esophagus
cleft lip or palate
congenital split of the lip or roof of the mouth, one or both deformities may be present
Down syndrome
genetic condition caused by a chromosomal abnormality characterized by varying degrees of intellectual, developmental, and physical disorders or defects
erythroblastosis fetalis
condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes –> usually incompatibility of infant’s and mother’s blood
esophageal atresia
congential absence of part of the esophagus
fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy
gastroschisis
congential fissure of the abdominal wall that is not at the umbilicus
respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
respiratory complication in the newborn, especially in premature infants
spina bifida
congenital defect in the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to close
Apgar score
system for rapid neonatal assessment at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth
breech presentation
birth position in which the buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first
cephalic presentation
birth position in which any part of the head emerges first–> most common presentation
cesarean section (CS, C-section)
birth of a fetus through an incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus
colostrum
thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth before lactation begins
congenital anomaly
abnormality present at birth; often discovered before birth by sonography/amniocentesis
in vitro fertilization (IVF)
method of fertilizing human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into uterus; used when infertility is present
lactation
secretion of milk
lochia
vaginal discharge after birth
meconium
first stool of the newborn
midwifery
practice of assisting in childbirth
obstetrician
physician who specializes in obstetrics
obstetrics (OB)
medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium
parturition
act of giving birth
premature infant
infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation
puerperium
period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal
quickening
first feeling of movement of the fetus in utero by pregnant woman
stillborn
born dead
