Finals | Female Reproductive System Flashcards
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GALACT/O
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Milk
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COLP/O
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Vagina
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EPISI/O
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Vulva
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METR/O
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Uterus
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-arche
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Beginning/ First
ex. Menarche: First menstruation in a pubertal female.
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O/O
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egg (ovum)
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-version
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Turning, tilting, change of position
Ex. uterine retroversion, cephalic version
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OOPHOR/O
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Ovary
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The absence of menstrual bleeding in a woman of reproductive age.
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Amenorrhea
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A vaginal yeast infection; not considered STD
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Candidiasis
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Candidiasis causes
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Intense itching, swelling, and irritation
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Inflammation of the cervix
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Cervicitis
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Cervicitis may be caused by a number of factors including?
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Infections
Chemical or physical irritations
Allergies
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Medical term for menstrual cramps
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Dysmenorrhea
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Dysmenorrhea is caused by —
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uterine contractions
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Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue grows on your (1), (2), and (3);
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- ovaries
- bowel
- tissues lining your pelvis
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Endometriosis: it’s unusual for endometrial tissue to spread beyond your —, but it’s not impossible
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pelvic region
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Endometriosis UTZ apperance
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chocolate cyst
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Composed of tissue that feels lumpy or rope-like in texture.
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Fibrocystic Breast
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What was Fibrocystic Breast previously called?
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Fibrocystic Breast Disease
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A milk-filled cyst
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Galactocele
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Galactocele is common in —
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young women who are pregnant or breast-feeding;
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Galactocele can mimic (1) as well as (2), but they are always non-cancerous and do not increase the risk of breast cancer in any way.
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- fibroadenomas
- breast carcinomas
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Fleshy growths in the genital or anal area
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Genital wart
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Genital Wart is (1. STI or STD?); also known as (2) or (3). They are caused by (4)
1. STI
2. venereal warts
3. condylomata acuminata
4. human papillomavirus (HPV).
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How is Gonorrhea usually acquired?
Oral, anal, or vaginal intercouse
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Herpes Genitalis physical appearance
blisters
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What can be considered infertility in women?
1. not being able to get pregnant after at least one year of trying
2. not being able to get pregnant after 6 months if the woman is over age 35
3. If a woman keeps having
miscarriages
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What factors can affect infertility?
Lifestyle, stress, diet, environment
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Benign tumors that arise in any part of the uterus under the influence of local growth factors and sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone;
Leiomyoma uteri
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Leiomyoma uteri: these common tumors cause significant ---for women.
morbidity
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What procedure can be used for leimyoma uteri?
Hysterectomy: Permanently removes the uterus to avoid continuous growth of tumor
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Describe Leukorrhea
Thin, clear, or milky white, and mild smelling;
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Leukorrhea
NORMAL FOR (1); Changes in vaginal discharge can begin as early as (2), even before missed period.
1. CONCEIVING WOMEN
2. 1 to 2 weeks after conception
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Breast becomes red, hot and painful
Mastitis
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Mastitis is most common in ---
brestfeeding women
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Prolonged and excessively heavy menstrual bleeding at regular menstrual cycle intervals.
Menorrhagia
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Infrequent or abnormally light bleeding in people who menstruate.
Oligomenorrhea
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Oligomenorrhea as a medical diagnosis
It specifically refers to when
1. a typically normal menstrual cycle begins lasting longer than 35 days or;
2. person has fewer than nine menstrual periods in an entire year.
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Oophoritis is earmarked by (1), (2), and (3); caused by a/n (4), and may result from (5)
1. cysts
2. inflammation
3. enlargement in one or both ovaries
4. bacterial infection
5. chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
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They’re solid or fluid-filled pockets in or on your ovary. Most of the time they’re painless and harmless.
Ovarian Cyst-
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Ovarian Cyst is common, especially with ---
woman who still get their period
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Ovarian cyst UTZ app
Has shadowing
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An infection of a woman’s reproductive organs.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
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PID is a complication often caused by some ---, like chlamydia and gonorrhea.
STDs
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A condition in which the fallopian tube fills up and swells with pus.
Pyosalpinx
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Uterus is tipped backwards so that it aims towards the rectum instead of forward towards the belly. In most cases, it won't cause any problems during pregnancy.
Retroversion
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Retroverted vs Anterverted
Retroverted: Cervix faces rectum; tilts posteriorly
Anteverted: Uterus faces bladder; tilts anteriorly
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Acute inflammation of the fallopian tubes,
Salpingitis
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Salpingitis is most commonly caused by sexually transmitted (1) in
(2) and (3).
1. micro-organisms
2. adolescent
3. adult women
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A sudden, potentially fatal condition. It's caused by the release of toxins from an overgrowth of bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, or staph, which is found in many women's bodies.
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
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TSS affects (1), especially those (2).
1. menstruating women
2. who use super- absorbent tampons
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TSS is caused by release of toxins from an overgrowth of what bacteria? Where is this bacteria found?
Staphylococcus aureus, or staph found in many women's bodies.
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Trichomoniasis is (1. STI/ STD?) commonly caused by a/n (2). This is characterized by a/n (3)
1. STI
2. parasite
3. foul discharge
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The uterus descends toward or into the vagina.
Uterine Prolapse
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Uterine Prolapse happens when the (1) become weak and are no longer able to support the (2).
1. pelvic floor muscles and ligaments
2. uterus
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Weak pelvic floor muscles and ligaments in uterine prolapse may be due to what factors?
Pressure, trauma, accident
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES for Female Reproductive System
1. COLPOSCOPY
2. CONISATION
3. FTA-ABS TEST
4. LAPAROSCOPY
5. MAMMOGRAPHY
6. PAPANICOLAOU TEST
7. RPR TEST
8. VDRL TEST
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Removal of a cone of a tissue, as in partial excision of the cervix and urethra
CONISATION
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Simple painless test to detect cancer in the uterus and cervix
PAPANICOLAOU TEST-
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PAPANICOLAOU TEST aka
PAP SMEAR
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What is COLPOSCOPY?
Visual examination of vagina using a speculum
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What is LAPAROSCOPY?
Visual examination of the abdomen
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Diagnostic proceddures for syphilis
FTA- ABS
RPR
VDRL
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SURGICAL PROCEDURES for Female Reproductive System
1. DILATION AND CURETTAGE
2. EPISIOTOMY
3. HYSTERECTOMY
4. LUMBECTOMY
5. MAMMOPLASTY
6. MASTECTOMY
7. OOPHORECTOMY
8. SALPINGECTOMY
9. TUBAL LIGATION
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Procedure to remove tissue from the inside of the uterus.
DILATION AND CURETTAGE
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Surgical incision in the area between the vagina and anus.
EPISIOTOMY
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Surgical removal of 1 or both ovaries
OOPHORECTOMY
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Surgical removal of 1 or both fallopian tubes.
SALPINGECTOMY
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Permanent voluntary form of birth control in which a woman’s fallopian tubes are surgically cut or blocked off to prevent pregnancy.
TUBAL LIGATION
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Surgical removal of a part of a lumbar
LUMBECTOMY
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Surgical removal of one or more breast due to breast cancer
MASTECTOMY
