Ch. 10 Pathological

abortion

Premature ending of a pregnancy

abruptio placentae

Breaking away of the placenta from the uterine wall

amenorrhea

Lack of menstruation

anovulation

Lack of ovulation

anteflexion

Bending forward of the uterus

carcinoma in situ

Localized malignancy that has not spread

cervicitis

Inflammation of the cervix

chlamydia

Sexually transmitted bacterial infection affecting the reproductive system

condyloma

Growth on the external genitalia

dysmenorrhea

Painful menstruation

dyspareunia

Painful sexual intercourse due to conditions such as infection or dryness

endometriosis

Condition in which uterine tissue grows outside the uterus

fibroid

Benign tumor commonly found in the uterus

gonorrhea

Sexually transmitted infection causing inflammation of genital membranes

kegel exercises

Exercises to strengthen perineal muscles

leukorrhea

Abnormal whitish vaginal discharge

mastitis

Inflammation of the breast

menometrorrhagia

Irregular or excessive bleeding during or between menstruation

menorrhagia

Excessive menstrual bleeding

metrorrhagia

Uterine bleeding between menstrual periods

miscarriage

Spontaneous premature ending of a pregnancy

oligomenorrhea

Scanty menstrual periods

oligo-ovulation

Infrequent or irregular ovulation

placenta previa

Placenta positioned to block the birth canal

preeclampsia

Toxic condition during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure

retroflexion

Backward bending of the uterus

retroversion

Backward tilting/position of the uterus

salpingitis

Inflammation of the fallopian tubes

syphilis

Sexually transmitted infection

vaginitis

Inflammation of the vagina