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CH # 13: Obstetrics & Gynecology Flashcards

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The joining of ovum and sperm

Typically occurs in the fallopian tubes then plants itself in2 the lining of the uterus where the new embryo develops

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Fertilization

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The branch of medicine that diagnosis’s conditions of the female reproductive organs

Provides general medical care 4 women

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Gynecology

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Specializes in pregnancy and childbirth

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Obstetrics

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7 Suffixes meaning pertaining 2

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  • al
  • al
  • an -ine
  • ary -nic
  • ic -tic
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Suffix meaning pain

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-algia

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Suffix meaning protusion

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-cele

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Suffix meaning 2 puncture 2 w/draw fluid

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-centesis

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2 Suffixes meaning pregancy

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  • cyesis

- gravida

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Suffix meaning cell

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-cyte

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Suffix meaning surgical removal

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-ectomy

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Suffix meaning generates

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-genesis

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Suffix meaning producing

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-genic

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Suffix meaning record

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-gram

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Suffix meaning process of recording

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-graphy

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Suffix meaning inflammation

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-itis

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Suffix meaning 1 who studies

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-logist

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Suffix meaning the study of

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-logy

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Suffix meaning destruction

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-lytic

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Suffix meaning the process of measuring

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-metry

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Suffix meaning resembling

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-oid

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Suffix meaning tumor

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-oma

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Suffix meaning abnormal condition

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-osis

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Suffix meaning cutting in2

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-otomy

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Suffix meaning to bear (offspring)

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-para

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Suffix meaning childbirth

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-partum

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Suffix meaning surgical fixation

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-pexy

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Suffix meaning surgical repair

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-plasty

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Suffix meaning bursting forth

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-rrhagia

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Suffix meaning suture

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-rrhaphy

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Suffix meaning flow

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-rrhea

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Suffix meaning rupture

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-rrhexis

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Suffix meaning instrument 4 viewing

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-scope

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Suffix meaning process of viewing

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-scopy

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Prefix meaning w/out

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A-

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Prefix meaning before

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Anti-

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Prefix meaning painful

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-dys

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Prefix meaning inner

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Endo-

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Prefix meaning inside

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-intra

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Prefix meaning none

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-nulli

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Prefix meaning many

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-multi

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Prefix meaning new

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-neo

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Prefix meaning after

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Post-

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Prefix meaning b4

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Pre-

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Prefix meaning 1st

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Primi

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Prefix meaning accross

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Trans-

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Combining form meaning amnion

The outer sac surrounding the fetus

Contains amniotic fluid in which the fetus floats

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Amni/o

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Combining form meaning cervix

Aka: neck of the uterus

The narrow bottom portion of the uterus

Opens in2 the vagina

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Cervic/o

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Combining form meaning chorion

The surrounding sac protecting and nourishing the fetus

Forms part of the placenta

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Chori/o

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2 Combining forms meaning vagina

The muscular tube extending from the cervix 2 the outside of the body

Receives penis and semen during intercourse

Aka: birth canal

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Colp/o

Vagin/o

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Combining form meaning embryo

The early stage of human development from the time of fertilization until approximately the end of the 2nd month of pregnancy

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Embry/o

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Combining form meaning vulva

A general term 4 all female external genitalia

Includes the labia majora, labia minor and clitoris

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Episi/o

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Combining form meaning fetus

The later stage of human development from approximately the beginning of the 3rd month through birth

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Fet/o

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Combining form meaning female

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Gynec/o

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3 Combining forms meaning uterus

The hollow pear shaped organ in the lower pelvic cavity between the urinary bladder and the rectum

3 portions: fundus, body and cervix

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Hyster/o

Metr/o

Uter/o

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The upper portion of the uterus where the fallopian tubes enter

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Fundus

56
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The largest and central region of the uterus

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Body

57
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The narrow and lowest region of the uterus that opens in2 the vagina

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Cervix

58
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The inner lining of the uterus that thickens during the month and is sloughed off during menstration

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Endometrium

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The thick muscular wall which contracts 2 push the fetus through the birth canal

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Myometrium

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Combining form meaning abdomen

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Lapar/o

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2 Combining forms meaning breast

A collection of glands that produce milk 2 nourish an infant

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Mamm/o

Mast/o

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Combining form meaning menstruation

The period of time during the monthly period when the endometrial lining of the uterus is shed

It appears as a bloody flow from the cervix and vagina

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Men/o

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Combining form meaning birth

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Nat/o

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Combining form meaning egg

The egg cell that carries the mothers half of the chromosomes

Combines w/sperm 2 produce an embryo

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O/o

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2 Combining forms meaning ovary

The almond shaped pair of organs located on each side of the uterus that produce ova

Connected 2 the uterus by the fallopian tubes

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Oophor/o

Ovari/o

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Combining form meaning the fallopian or uterine tube

Narrow tubes that run from the area around each ovary 2 the upper uterus

Where ova travel from the ovary 2 the uterus

Where normal fertilization occurs

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Salping/o

67
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The discharge of the embryo from the uterus b4 the 20th week of gestation

3 types: spontaneous, elective and therapeutic

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Abortion

AB

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An emergency condition occurring when the placenta tears away from the uterine wall prior 2 birth of the fetus

Requires baby’s immediate birth

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Abruptio placentae

69
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The lack of the body opening

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Atresia

70
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The closing of the cervix usually from scarring

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Hysteratresia

71
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A malignant tumor in the breasts

Usually forms in the milk glands or the lining of the milk ducts

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Breast cancer

72
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A malignant tumor in the cervix

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Cervical cancer

73
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A type of breast cancer that is a sexually transmitted disease virus but there is now a vaccine

A pap smear is used 4 early detection

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Human papilloma virus

HPV

74
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The surgical birth of a baby through an incision in2 the abdominal and uterine walls

Named after Julius Caesar who is said 2 b the 1st person 2 b born this way

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Cesarean section

CS, C-section

75
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The removal of a small piece of chorion 4 genetic analysis

Can b done during an earlier stage of pregnancy than amniocentesis

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Chorionic villus sampling

CVS

76
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The surgical removal of a core of cervical tissue 4 biopsy

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Conization

77
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The hernia or outpouching of the bladder protrudes in2 the vagina

Can cause urinary frequency and urgency and block the vagina

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Cystocele

78
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The surgical procedure consisting of widening the cervix and scraping out or suctioning out the endometrial lining of the uterus

Often performed after a spontaneous abortion or 2 stop excessive bleeding from other causes

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Dilation and curettage

D and C

79
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A pregnancy occurring outside of the uterus

Usually in the fallopian tubes and the fetus will rupture the tube requiring a salpingectomy

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Ectopic pregancy

80
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It occurs when the endometrial tissue appears throughout the abdominal or pelvic cavity

Causes reoccurring pain and scarring

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Endometriosis

81
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When a cancerous tumor forms w/in the lining of the uterus

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Endometrial cancer

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The use of electronic equipment placed on the mother’s abdomen 2 check the fetal heart rate (FHR) and fetal heart tone (FHT) during labor

Normal range is 120-160 bpm

A drop in heart rate indicates fetal distress

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Fetal monitoring

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Benign cysts in the breast

Not precancerous

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Fibrocystic breast disease

84
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A benign tumor of the fiber like tissue

The most common type of cancer in women

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Fibroid tumor

85
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An abnormal passageway that develops between 2 structures

2 types: vesicovaginal and rectovaginal

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Fistula

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A type of fistula that is between the urinary bladder and the vagina

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Vesicovaginal fistula

87
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A type of fistula that is between the rectum and the vagina

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Rectovaginal fistula

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A condition developing w/in the fetus when the mother’s blood type is Rh-negative and the baby’s blood type is Rh-positive

2 names 4 the antibodies in the mother’s blood that enters the fetus’ blood stream through the placenta and destroys fetus’ red blood cells

Causes anemia, jaundice and the enlargement of the spleen

Treated w/intrauterine blood transfusion

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Hemolytic disease of the newborn
(HDN)

Erythroblastosis fetalis

89
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2 names 4 a type of infertility treatment

Ova r removed from the woman and r fertilized by sperm externally

The resulting embryo is returned 2 the uterus 4 development

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In vitro fertilization

Test tube baby

90
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Inability 2 produce children

Defined after no pregnancy from properly timed intercourse 4 1 year

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Infertility

91
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A cancerous tumor formed w/in an ovary

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Ovarian cancer

92
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A test 4 early detection of cervical cancer

Named after a greek physician

Cells r removed from the cervix by scraping and then its examined under an microscope

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Papanicolaou smear

Pap smear

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A chronic or acute infection, usually bacterial, that ascends through the female reproductive tract and out in2 the pelvic cavity

Can result in scarring that can interfere w/fertility

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

PID

94
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When the placenta forms in the lower portion of the uterus and blocks the birth canal

Can require a c-section 4 birth

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Placenta previa

95
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The birth of the fetus b4 the 37th week of gestation

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Premature birth

96
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Symptoms that develop just prior 2 onset menstrual period

Can include: irritability, headache, tender breasts and anxiety

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Premenstrual syndrome

PMS

97
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A fallen uterus that can cause the cervix 2 protrude through the vaginal opening

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Prolapsed uterus

98
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Protrusion or herniation of the rectum in2 the vagina

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Rectocele

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A birth in which the viable age fetus dies shortly b4 or during birth

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Stillbirth

SB

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The surgical tying off of the fallopian tubes 2 prevent pregancy

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Tubal ligation

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