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Question 1

adenomyosis

Answer 1

growth of endometrium into muscular portion of uterus

Question 2

fibrocystic breast changes (FCC)

Answer 2

fibrosis, benign cysts, pain or tenderness in one or both breasts; thought to e caused by monthly hormonal changes

Question 3

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Answer 3

inflammation of some or all of female pelvic organs

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polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Answer 4

condition typically characterized by hormonal imbalances, ovulatory dysfunction, and multiple ovarian cysts; symptoms can include irregular menstruation, acne, excess facial and body hair, infertility

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toxic shock syndrome (TSS)

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severe illness characterized by high fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea and myalgia, followed by hypotension –> sometimes even shock and death

Question 6

uterine fibroid

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benign tumor of the uterine muscle (called myoma of the uterus or leiomyoma)

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uterine prolapse

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downward displacement of uterus into vagina

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vaginal fistula

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abnormal opening between vagina and another organ

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anterior and posterior colporrhaphy (A&P repair)

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surgical repair of a weakened vaginal wall to correct a cystocele and rectocele

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conization

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surgical removal of a cone-shaped area of the cervix, used for noninvasive cervical cancer

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dilation and curettage (D&C)

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surgical procedure to widen the cervix and remove contents from uterus using a curette

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endometrial ablation

Answer 12

procedure to destroy or remove endometrium by use of laser, electrical, or thermal energy -> used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding

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laparoscopy

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visual examination of the abdominopelvic cavity –> insert a laparoscope through a tiny incision near umbilicus

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myomectomy

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excision of a uterine fibroid (myoma)

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sentinel lymph node biopsy

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injection of blue dye and/or radioactive isotope used to identify the sentinel lymph nodes

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stereotactic breast biopsy

Answer 16

technique that combines mammography and computer-assisted biopsy to obtain tissue from a breast lesion

Question 17

tubal ligation

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surgical closure of uterine tubes for sterilization (aka tubal sterilization and female surgical sterilization)

Question 18

uterine artery embolization (UAE)

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placement of small gelatin beads into uterine arteries to stop blood flow supplying uterine fibroids or to stop severe hemorrhage after childbirth (aka uterine fibroid embolization)

Question 19

transvaginal sonography (TVS)

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ultrasound procedure that uses a transducer placed in the vagina to obtain images of ovaries, uterus, cervix, uterine tubes, and surrounding structures

Question 20

CA-125 Test

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blood test primarily used to monitor treatment for ovarian cancer and detect recurrence. CA-125 = protein found on surface of most ovarian cancer cells

Question 21

HPV test

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cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions to detect high-risk forms of HPV that can cause abnormal cervical cells and cervical cancer

Question 22

Pap test

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cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions to detect abnormal and cancerous cells; primarily used for cervical cancer screening (Papanicolaou test)

Question 23

anovulation

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absence of ovulation

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contraception

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intentional prevention of conception

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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 an internal organ and body surface

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hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

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

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menopause

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cessation of menstruation, usually around the age of 48-53

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oligoovulation

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infrequent ovulation

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ovulation

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release of an ovum from a mature graafian follicle

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premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

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syndrome involving physical and emotional symptoms occurring up to 10 days before menstruation

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prolapse

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displacement of an organ or anatomic structure from its normal position (aka ptosis)

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speculum

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instrument for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection

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abortion (AB)

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termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo or fetus before viability, usually before 20 weeks of gestation

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abruptio placentae

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premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall

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eclampsia

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severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion

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ectopic pregnancy

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pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly in the uterine tubes

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placenta previa

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abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall completely or partially covering the cervix

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preeclampsia

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abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high blood pressure and proteinuria, but with no convulsions

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microcephalus

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small head

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omphalitis

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inflammation of the umbilicus

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omphalocele

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herniation at the umbilicus

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pyloric stenosis

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narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter

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tracheoesophageal fistula

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abnormal passageway pertaining to the trachea and esophagus

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cleft lip or palate

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congenital split of the lip or roof of the mouth, one or both deformities may be present

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Down syndrome

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genetic condition caused by a chromosomal abnormality characterized by varying degrees of intellectual, developmental, and physical disorders or defects

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erythroblastosis fetalis

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condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes --> usually incompatibility of infant's and mother's blood

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esophageal atresia

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congential absence of part of the esophagus

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fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

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condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy

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gastroschisis

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congential fissure of the abdominal wall that is not at the umbilicus

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respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

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respiratory complication in the newborn, especially in premature infants

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spina bifida

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congenital defect in the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to close

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Apgar score

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system for rapid neonatal assessment at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth

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breech presentation

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birth position in which the buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first

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cephalic presentation

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birth position in which any part of the head emerges first--> most common presentation

Question 56

cesarean section (CS, C-section)

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birth of a fetus through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus

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colostrum

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thin, milky fluid secreted by the breast during pregnancy and during the first days after birth before lactation begins

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congenital anomaly

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abnormality present at birth; often discovered before birth by sonography/amniocentesis

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in vitro fertilization (IVF)

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method of fertilizing human ova outside the body and placing the zygote into uterus; used when infertility is present

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lactation

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secretion of milk

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lochia

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vaginal discharge after birth

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meconium

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first stool of the newborn

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midwifery

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practice of assisting in childbirth

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obstetrician

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physician who specializes in obstetrics

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obstetrics (OB)

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medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium

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parturition

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act of giving birth

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premature infant

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infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation

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puerperium

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period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal

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quickening

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first feeling of movement of the fetus in utero by pregnant woman

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stillborn

Answer 70

born dead