Female Reproductive System, Obstetrics, and Geriatric Care

CS

Cesarean section (c-section).

PMS

Premenstrual symptoms.

SB

Still birth.

FHR

Fetal heart rate; monitored as a vital sign.

IUD

Intrauterine device (intraturine device); used to prevent pregnancy.

OB

Obstetrics; medical specialty focused on taking care of pregnant women.

PAP

Papanicolaou Test; commonly referred to as a pap smear test.

GYN

Gynecology; medical specialty focused on female reproduction.

Endometriosis

An abnormal condition within the tissue characterized by blood outside the uterus in the abdominal cavity.

Nulligravida

A woman who has experienced no pregnancy (nulligradvida).

Primigravida

A woman experiencing her first pregnancy (1st pregnancy).

Multigravida

A woman who has had multiple pregnancies.

Female Reproductive System (Internal)

Internal female reproductive anatomy consisting of the fallopian tubes, right ovary, left ovary, uterus, cervix, and vagina.

Female External Genitalia

External female structures including the mons pubis (pubic area), clitoris, labia majora (outer lips), labia minora (inner lips), urinary meatus (urethra/bladder opening), vaginal opening, bartholin's gland, and anus.

OBRA

Omnibus Reconciliation Act; establishes standard care for geriatrics, governs rules on CNA training requiring $75$ hours, and ensures elderly individuals are no longer abused.

Fetal Position

Position for vaginal delivery where the head is engaged (ENGADEGED), posterior, with the front of the head facing toward the mother's back.

Ovary

Female reproductive organ that produces $1$ egg per month; women cannot produce more eggs than what they are given.

Uterus

The organ where the baby grows