branch of medicine that deals with the female reproductive system gynecology cervix the lower end of the uterus that opens into the vagina colposcopy examination of the cervix that helps magnify abnormal cells dysmenorrhea painful period dyspareunia painful intercourse dysplasia abnormal cell growth menopause permanent cessation of the menstrual period menorrhagia excessive bleeding during your menstrual period metrorrhagia bleeding between your menstrual period perineum area between the vagina and anus in females 2 parts to a GYN exam breast and pelvic 4 parts to a pelvic exam inspection, PAP, bimanual, rectal-vaginal reporting system for a PAP test Bethesda this is used to diagnose cervical cancer PAP test 2 types of PAP tests direct smear and liquid based during a PAP test this collects a vaginal specimen spatula during a PAP test this collects a cervical specimen s-shaped during a PAP test this collects a endocervical specimen brush purpose of a bimanual exam to assess the internal organs cystocele protrusion of the bladder into the vaginal wall rectocele protrusion of the rectum into the vaginal wall causitive agent of trichomoniasis motile pear shaped protozoa medication used to treat trichomoniais Flagyl (metronidazole) test used to diagnose trichomoniasis wet prep symptoms of trichomoniasis yellow, green foul smelling drainage, strawberry cervix symptoms of candidiasis cottage cheese like drainage, itching irritation test used to diagnose candidiasis wet prep medication used to treat candidiasis gyne lotrimin, Diflucan causative agent of candidiasis yeast test used to diagnose chlamydia and gonorrhea DNA probe test symptoms of gonorrhea and chlamydia in a female usually minimal but can lead to PID and infertility symptoms of gonorrhea and chlamydia in a male urethritis, the drip, cystitis, epididymitis and lead to infertility obstetrics branch of medicine that deals with the health of the woman before, during, and after labor dilation stretching of the cervix to an area 10cm wide effacement thinning and shortening of the cervical canal embryo child in utero from the time of conception for the first 2 months fetus the child in utero from the third month on infant birth to 12 months fundus the dome shaped upper portion of the uterus multigravida a woman who has been pregnant more than once multipara a woman who has completed 2 or more pregnancies to the point of fetal viability (20 weeks) nullipara a woman who has not carried a pregnancy to the point of fetal viability preeclampsia a condition of pregnancy that is marked by HTN, edema, and proteinuria primigravida a woman who is pregnant for the first time primipara a woman who has carried the pregnancy to the point of fetal viability for the first time puerperium the period of time when the body systems are retuning to a pre-pregnant state after delivery quickening the first movements of the fetus as felt by the mother Nagele's Rule subtract 3 months, and 7 days and add a year to the LMP LMP first day of the last menstrual period when should the first OB appointment be made after the second missed period this is used to test for neural tube defects triple screen this is done by a rectal vaginal swab at the 35-37 weeks Group B strep (GBS) GCT glucose challenge test used to detect gestational diabetes amniocentesis this is used to assess lung maturity, birth defects, or chromosomal problems the discharge after the birth of the baby lochia (rubra, serosa, alba) the first stage of labor complete dilation the second stage of labor birth of the baby the third stage of labor birth of the placenta parturition labor what is the best substance to lubricate the speculum warm water purpose of the speculum to hold the walls of the vagina open for visualization of the cervix Gravidity referring to the number of pregnancies Parity the outcome of a pregnancy (term, preterm, abortion, living) another name for an abortion miscarriage menarche the first menstual period
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