Genitourinary (OB/GYN) Flashcards
(25 cards)
Amenorrhea
Absence of menstruation.
BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Enlargement of the prostate gland.
BCP
Birth control pill.
Cervix
The lower part of the uterus in the female reproductive systems.
Diuretics
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstruation.
Dyspareunia
Difficult or painful sexual intercourse.
Dysuria
Painful or difficult urination.
Gravida
The number of times a woman has been pregnant.
GU
Genitourinary
Hematuria
The presence of blood in urine.
IUD
Intrauterine device. A small often T-shaped device inserted into the uterus for contraception.
LMP
Last menstrual period.
Menarche
The first menstrual cycle.
Menopause
The time in a woman’s life when menstrual periods stop permanently.
Menorrhagia
Abnormally heavy bleeding during menstruation.
Nocturia
A condition in which you frequently wake up during the night to urinate.
PAP smear
Papanicoclau test. A method of screening used to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous processes in the cervix.
Para
The number of times a woman has given birth.
Polyuria
Excessive urination.
Post-void dribbling
A condition in which urine remaining in the urethra after losing the bladder slowly leaks out after urination.
TAH
Total abdominal hysterectomy. A surgical procedure that removes your uterus.
Urinary incontinence
The loss of bladder control.
UTI
Urinary tract infection. An infection in the kidneys, bladder, or urethra.
