METE Female Reproductive System

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Ovaries
Almond shaped organs located in the pelvic cavity, form and store, egg cells and produce the hormones estrogen progesterone.
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Ovum
Female egg cell
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Graafian follicles
100,000 microscopic sacks that make up a large portion of the ovaries
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Fallopian tubes
Pair of tubes attached to the uterus that provide a passageway for the ovum to move from the ovary to the uterus
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Fimbria
finger like projection at the free end of a fallopian tube
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Uterus
Pair sized and shaped muscular organ that lies in the pelvic cavity, except during pregnancy when it enlarges, and extends up into the abdominal cavity
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Endometrium
Inner lining of the uterus
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Myometrium
Muscular layer of the uterus
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perimetrium
Outer protective layer of the uterus that secretes watery serous fluid to reduce friction
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Corpus
Large central portion of the uterus
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Fundus
Round upper portion of the uterus
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Cervix(Cx)
Narrow lower portion of the uterus
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Vagina
Passageway between the uterus, and the outside of the body
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hymen
Fold of membrane found near the opening of the vagina
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Vulva
External genitals of the female, including the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, urinary meatus, and vaginal opening
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Perineum
Pelvic floor in both the male and female. In females are refers to the area between the vaginal opening and the anus.
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Bartholin glands
Pair of mucus producing glands located on each side of the vagina, just above the vaginal opening
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Breasts
Producing glands. Each breast consists of 15 to 20 divisions or lobules.
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mammary papilla
Breast nipple
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areola
Pigmented area around the breast nipple
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cervic/o
cervix
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colp/o
vagina
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endometri/o
endometrium
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episi/o
vulva
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gynec/o
Woman, female, reproductive organs
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hymen/o
hymen
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hyster/o
uterus
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mamm/o
breast
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mast/o
breast
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men/o
menstruation
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metr/o
uterus
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oophor/o
ovary
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pelv/i
pelvis
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perine/o
perineum
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salping/o
fallopian tube
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trachel/o
cervix
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vagin/o
vagina
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vulv/o
vulva
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hemat/o
blood
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hydro/o
water
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leuk/o
white
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my/o
muscle
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olig/o
scanty,few
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py/o
pus
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a-
absence of without
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DYS –
Painful, abnormal, difficult, labored
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ENDO –
Within
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PERI –
Surrounding
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– al
Pertaining to
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– Algia
Pain
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– Cele
Hernia, protrusion
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– cleisis
Surgical closure
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– Ectomy
Excision, surgical removal
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– gram
The record, radiographic image
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– Graphy
Process of recording
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– ic
Pertaining to
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– itis
Inflammation
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– logist
One who studies and treats
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– logy
Study of
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– osis
Abnormal condition
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– pexy
Surgical fixation
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– plasty
Surgical repair
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– rrhagia
Excessive bleeding
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– rrhaphy
Suturing, repairing
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– rrhea
Flow, discharge
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– salpinx
Fallopian tube
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– scope
Instrument used for visual examination
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– scopic
Pertaining to visual examination
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– scopy
Visual examination
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– tomy
Cut into, incision
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Amenorrhea
Absence of menstrual flow
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Cervicitis
Inflammation of the cervix
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Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstrual flow
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Endometriosis
Abnormal condition of the endometrium
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endometritis
Inflammation of the endometrium
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hematosalpinx
Blood in the fallopian tube
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Hydrosalpinx
Water in the flop tube
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Mastitis
Inflammation of the breasts
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Menometrorrhagia
Excessive bleeding from the uterus at menstruation
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metrorrhagia
Excessive bleeding from the uterus
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myometritis
Inflammation of the uterine muscle
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Oligomenorrhea
Scant menstrual flow
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oophoritis
Inflammation of the ovary
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perimetritis
Inflammation surrounding the uterus
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pyosalpinx
Puss in the fallopian tube
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Salpingitis
Inflammation of the fallopian tube
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salpingocele
Hernia of the fallopian tube
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Vaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina
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Vaginosis
Abnormal condition of the vagina
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Vulvovaginitis
inflammation of the vulva and vagina
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Abnormal, uterine bleeding (AUB)
irregular bleeding in the absence of pregnancy
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Adenomyosis
Growth of endometrium into the muscular portion of the uterus
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Bartholin cyst
Blockage of one of the glands on either side of the vagina, usually causes a tender, swollen lump on the affected side, which may become infected, resulting in Bolon abcess
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Breast cancer
Malignant tumor of the breast
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Cervical cancer
Malignant tumor of the cervix
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Endometrial cancer
Malignant tumor of the endometrium
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Fibrocystic breast changes (FCC)
Thickening of tissue, benign cyst, and pain or tenderness in one or both breasts
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Ovarian cancer
Malignant tumor of the ovary
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Inflammation of all of the female pelvic organs can be caused by many different pathogens
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Condition typically characterized by hormonal imbalances, ovulatory, dysfunction, and multiple ovarian cysts
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Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)
Syndrome involving physical and emotional symptoms occurring up to 10 days before menstruation
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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
Severe illness, characterized by high fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, and myalgia, followed by hypotension and, in severe cases, shock and death
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Uterine fibroid
Benign tumor of the uterine muscle
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Uterovaginal prolapse
Dropping of the uterus
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Vaginal fistula
Abnormal condition between the vagina and another organ, such as urinary bladder, colon, or rectum
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colpocleisis
Surgical closure of the vagina
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colpoperineorrhaphy
Suturing of the vagina in the perineum
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colpoplasty
Surgical repair of the vagina
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colporrhaphy
Suturing of the vagina
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episiorrhaphy
Suturing of the vulva
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hymenotomy
incision into the hymen
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Hysterectomy
Excision of the uterus
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hysteropexy
Surgical fixation of the uterus
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Mammoplasty
Surgical repair of the breast
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Mastectomy
Excision of the breast
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Mastopexy
Surgical fixation of the breast
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oophorectomy
Excision of the ovary
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perineorrhaphy
Suturing of the perineum
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salpingectomy
Excision of the fallopian tube
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salpingo-oophorectomy
Excision of the fallopian tube in the ovary
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salpingostomy
Creation of an artificial opening in the fallopian tube
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Trachelectomy
Excision of the cervix
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Vulvectomy
Excision of the vulva
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Total hysterectomy
Excision of the entire uterus, including a cervix
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Subtotal hysterectomy
Excision of the upper part of the uterus, leaving the cervix in place
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Radical hysterectomy
Excision of the entire uterus, upper portion of the vagina and the surrounding tissues
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Radical mastectomy
Surgical, removal of breast, tissue nipple, lymph nodes, and underlying chest wall muscle
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Modified radical mastectomy
Removal of breast, tissue, nipple, and lymph nodes
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Simple mastectomy
Removal of breast, tissue, nipple and skin
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Lump ectomy
Removal of the cancerous lesion, along with the margin of surrounding healthy breast tissue
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Segmental mastectomy
Removal of a quadrant or wedge of breast tissue
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Skin sparing mastectomy
Removal of the breast, tissue nipple, and Areola, leaving most of the skin over the breast intact
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Nipple, sparing, mastectomy
Removal of breast tissue only preserving the overlying, skin, nipple, and Areola
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anterior and posterior colporrhaphy (A&P repair)
Surgical repair of a weekend vaginal wall to correct a cystocele
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Conization
Surgical removal of a cone shaped area of the cervix
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Dilation and curettage (D&C)
Surgical procedure to widen the cervix and remove contents from the uterus using a curette
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Endometrial ablation
Procedure to destroy or remove the endometrium by use of laser
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Myomectomy
Excision of the uterine fibroid
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Tub ligation
Surgical closure of the fallopian tubes for sterilization
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Uterine artery embolization ( UAE)
Placement of metal coils, or small gelatin beads into uterine arteries to stop blood flow, supplying uterine, fibroids, or to stop severe hemorrhage after childbirth
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hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
Radiographic image of the uterus and fallopian tubes
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Mammogram
Radiographic image of the breast
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Mammography
Radiographic imaging of the breast
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sonohysterography
Process of recording the uterus by use of sound
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colposcope
Instament used for visual examination of the vagina
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colposcopy
Visual examination of the vagina
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hysteroscope
Instrument used for visual examination of the uterus
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hysteroscopy
Visual examination of the uterus
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pelviscopic
Pertaining to visual examination of the pelvic cavity
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pelviscopy
Visual examination of the pelvic cavity
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Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Injection of blue dye, and or radioactive isotope, used to identify the sentinel lymph nodes
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Stereotactic breast biopsy
Technique that combines mammography and computer, assisted biopsy to obtain tissue from the breast lesion
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Transvaginal sonography (TVS)
Ultrasound procedure that uses a transducer placed in the vagina to obtain images of the ovaries, uterus cervix, fallopian tubes, and surrounding structures
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CA – 125 test
Blood test primarily used to monitor treatment for ovarian cancer into detect recurrence once treatment is complete
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HPV test
Cyst, logical study of cervical and vaginal secretions to detect high risk forms of HPV that can cause abnormal cervical cells and cervical cancer
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Pap test
Cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions to detect, abnormal and cancerous cells
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Purpose of the pap test
Check the cervix for any abnormal cells that could lead to cervical cancer
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Who should have the pap test
Women between the ages of, 21 and 65, every 3 to 5 years
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How is the pap test performed?
The healthcare provider inserts a speculum into the vaginal area and uses a flat steak and a soft brush to collect cells from the cervix
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What is the purpose of the HPV test?
Looks for DNA from HPV virus in cells from the cervix
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Who should have the HPV test done
Women, age 30 to 65 every five years with or without a pap test at the same time
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How is the HPV test performed?
The healthcare provider inserts speculum into the vagina and uses a flat stick and soft brush to collect cells from the cervix
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leukorrhea
White discharge
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mastalgia
Pain in the breast
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Gynecologist
Physician who studies and treats diseases of women
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Gynecology
Study of women
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Endocervical
Pertaining to within the cervix
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Pelvic
Pertaining to the pelvis
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Vaginal
Pertaining to the vagina
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Vaginal
Pertaining to the bladder and the vagina
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vulvovaginal
Presenting to the vulva and the vagina
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anovulation
Failure of the ovary to release an egg
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dyspareunia
Difficult or painful intercourse
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Fistula
Abnormal passageway between two organs, or between an internal or and the body surface
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oligoovulation
In frequent release of an egg
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Contraception
Intentional prevention of conception
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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Replacement of hormones, estrogen, and progesterone to treat symptoms associated with menopause
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Speculum
Instrument for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection
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menarche
Beginning of menstruation
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Menopause
Cation of menstruation usually around the ages of 48 to 53 years
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AUB
Abnormal, uterine, bleed
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FCC
Fibrocystic breast changes
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PCOS
Polycystic, ovary syndrome
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PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
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PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
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TSS
Toxic shock syndrome
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HSG
hysterosalpingogram
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SHG
Sonohysterography
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TV S
Transvaginal sonography
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A and P repair
Anterior and posterior colporrhaphy
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BC
Birth control
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D and C
Dilation and curattage
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HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
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IUD
Intrauterine device
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IUS
Intrauterine system
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LAVH
laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy
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TAH/BSO
Total abdominal hysterectomyilateral salpingo- oophorectomy
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TLH
Total laparoscopic hysterectomy
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UAE
Uterine artery embolization
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VH
Vaginal hysterectomy
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GYN
Gynecology
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Cx
Cervix
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