Female: Laboratory and Complementary Terms

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Pap Smear

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a cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions used to determine the presence of abnormal or cancerous cells; most commonly used to detect cancers of the cervix.

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CA-125

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(cancer antigen-125 marker)
a blood test used in the detection of ovarian cancer. It is also used to monitor treatment and to determine the extent of the disease.

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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 between an internal organ and the body surface.

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hormone replacement therapy

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(HRT)

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

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menopause

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cessation of menstruation, usually around the ages of 48 to 53 years.

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premenstrual syndrome

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(PMS)
a syndrome involving physical and emotional symptoms occurring in the 10 days before menstruation. Symptoms include nervous tension, irritability, mastalgia, edema, and headache, Its cause is not fully understood.

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speculum

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instrument for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection.

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transvaginal sonography

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(TVS)
an ultrasound procedure that uses a transducer placed in the vagina to obtain images of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, uterine tubes, and surrounding structures; used to diagnose masses such as ovarian cysts or tumors, to monitor pregnancy, and to evaluated ovulation for the treatment of infertility