Section 11 (female reproductive system) LBM exercise

a muscular tube extending from the cervix to the external genitalia

vagina

localized infection or inflammation within the vagina

vaginitis

another name for womb

uterus

the resultant inflammatory state of all the components of the female reproductive tract including the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and even adjacent pelvic structures in severe cases

pelvic inflammatory disease

offending pathogen into the blood stream; a pathological state known as

sepsis

the paired ______ provide critical connectivity between the womb and the ovaries or gamete-producing organs of the female reproductive system.

oviducts

tiny, saclike structures containing the ovum known as

graafian follicles

seeds or mature ova are then caught by the _____ or specialized distal end of these connecting passageways.

fimbriae

when a fertilized egg becomes implanted in any other tissue than that of the lining of the uterine cavity, it is known as an ________ ________

ectopic pregnancy

a ____ pregnancy is the more refined term utilized to describe the implantation of a fertilized egg within this tubular passageway.

tubal

an accumulation of blood within the small tubular structure where implantation has occurred

hemosalpinx

surgical repair of the tubular structure or

salpingoplasty

considerable pain during her monthly cycle

dysmennorhea

a specialist in the care and treatment of the female reproductive system

gynecologist

abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding

menorrhagia

specialist qualified to manage the health of a woman and her baby prenatal, postnatal, and during childbirth

obstetrician

before birth

prenatal

after birth

postnatal

pain during sexual intercourse

dyspareunia

removed a sample of the inner uterine lining for microscopic analysis then said,

endometrial biopsy

benign fibrotic masses of smooth muscle that has developed just below the innermost, mucosal layer

fibroids

innermost, mucosal layer

submucosal

unable to become pregnant

sterile

through the vagina

transvaginal

a procedure by which these muscular masses are removed utilizing a flexible tube-like instrument for the uterus.

myomectomy

formation and maturation of the glandular tissue required to produce the food needed to feed the newborn in its early life.

lactogenesis

formation of milk

galactopoiesis

test to diagnostically reveal underlying genetic or other health concerns that may be present in the developing fetus...test to diagnostically reveal underlying genetic or other health concerns that may be present in the developing fetus.

amniocentesis

is done to assess whether the head of the fetus will be able to easily pass through the pelvic canal in support of vaginal delivery.

pelvimetry

This surgical approach involves incising the abdomen and uterus to facilitate the delivery of the fetus via this route.

cesarean section

act of making an incision in the perineum

episiotomy

enlargement of the breast(s) in a genetic female.

mastomegaly

rupture of an ovary.

ovariorrhexis (oophorrhexis)

fixation of a uterus that was prolapsed.

hysteropexy

difficult birth.

dystocia