Physical Exam of the Female Genitalia Flashcards
(25 cards)
the vulva or eternal female genital organs include what
mons pubid
labia majora
labia minora
clitoris
vestubular glands
vaginal vestuble
vaginal orifice
urethral opening
another name for the mons pubis is what
veneris
the anterior wall of the vagina is separated from the bladder and urethra by what septum
Vesicovaginial septum
what is the wright of a non pregnant uterus
60 - 90 grams
what is the adnexa composed of
fallopian tubes and ovaries
what mussels make up the pelvis
two innominate
sacrum
coccyx
menarche occurs at what age
11 -14 years
the uterus rises out of the pelvis into abdominal cavity by what week of pregnancy
12 weeks
what is the uterine weight at term
1000G
menopause occurs between what ages
40 and 55 years of age
ovulation cease about how many years before menopause
1 - 2 years
how is menopause defined
1 year without menses
what position will assist in a pelvic exam
lithotomy position
what are alternative positions for a pelvic exam
diamond shape
obstetric stirrups
M - Shaped
V - shaped
the rectovaginal exam allows the provider to reach how much higher into the pelvis
2.5cm
the clitoris should be how long
2cm
a pale cervix indicates what
anemia
what is the usual position of the uterus
flattened and anteroposterior at a 45 degree angle
what are alternative positions of the cervix
anterverted
anteflexed
retroverted
retoflexed
what is softening of the isthmus called
regar sign
what is bluish cervix call
chadwick sign
what is cervical softening called
goodell sign
why is there more urinary frequency in the 1st 3 months of pregnancy
cervix is anteflexed
PMS usually begins in a woman’s late 20’s and increases in incidence and severity as menopause approaches there symptoms last for how long
5-7 days
