116 terms in this chapter
abortion
spontaneous (miscarriage) or therapeutic loss of a pregnancy at less than 20 weeks
sudden, premature detachment of the placenta from the uterine wall; a life-threatening obstetric emergency
absence of menses in a woman of reproductive age (between ages 16 and menopause)
amnion (amniotic sac), amniotic fluid
surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw fluid for genetic or chromosomal analysis
male
assessment evaluating a newborn's physical condition at 1 and 5 minutes after birth (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration)
glans penis
inflammation of the glans penis and foreskin; closely related to balanitis
blockage of one or both Bartholin's glands at the vaginal opening, causing inflammation and tenderness
noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, common in elderly men, often causing urinary obstruction
breast self-examination
cesarean section
vaginal fungal infection caused by Candida albicans, with itching, burning, and thick curdy discharge; yeast infection
malignancy of the cervix, usually caused by persistent HPV infection; preventable by vaccination and Pap screening
most common bacterial STI, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis; often asymptomatic but can lead to PID
circumcision
vagina
hidden
failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum before birth
dilation and curettage
digital rectal examination (prostate check)
pain in the lower abdominopelvic area and other severe discomfort associated with menses
severe complication of pregnancy characterized by severe hypertension, seizures, and possible coma
implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterus, most often in the fallopian tube; tubal pregnancy
erectile dysfunction
estimated date of confinement (due date); estimated date of delivery
embryo
malignancy of the uterine lining; most common gynecologic cancer; risk factors include obesity, diabetes, and estrogen exposure
growth of endometrial tissue in abnormal sites in the lower abdominopelvic area outside the uterus
epididymis
acute or chronic inflammation or infection of the epididymis
vulva
disorders impacting the ability to attain or maintain an erection adequate for satisfactory sexual experience; also called impotence
estrogen replacement therapy, hormone replacement therapy
fetus
fetal heart rate
presence of multiple benign lumps in the breast, consisting of fibrous tumors or fluid-filled cysts
milk
gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae)
gestational diabetes mellitus
development of temporary diabetes mellitus in a pregnant woman who did not have diabetes before pregnancy
gonads (sex glands)
STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae resulting in inflammation of mucous membranes and purulent discharge
genitourinary
gynecology
woman, female
pregnancy complication with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets; often associated with preeclampsia
STI caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 resulting in painful vesicles; genital herpes