Female Reproductive System

Mons Pubis

mound of skin or fatty tissue overlaying symphysis pubis

clitoris

female erectile organ

progesterone

hormone that helps prepare for pregnancy

-dynia

painful

thelarche

breast development

pubarche

pubic and axillary hair

menarche

first mensural period

endometrium

inner lining of the uterus

-arche

beginning

hymen

thin membrane partly occluding the vaginal orifice

CHES

certified health education specialist

ovum

female egg

colp/o

vagina

men/o

menses

-rrhea

flow

hysterectomy

surgical removal of the uterus

salpingectomy

surgical removal of the fallopian tube

retroversion and anteversion

relating to the placing of the uterus

cystocele

hernia of the bladder into the vagina

rectocele

hernia of the rectum

retroversion

the uterus is tilted on its long axis

leiomyoma

benign neoplasm of smooth muscle

postcoital

pertaining to after intercourse

muscular wall of the uterus

myometrium

metr/i

uterus

vulvovaginal candidiasis

genital itching and burning, cottage cheese vaginal discharge

endometrium

inner lining of the uterus

laparoscopy

directly examines the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries

colposcopy

instrument with magnifying lens and light examine the lining of the vagina and cervical canal

pelvic ultrasound

use of sound waves to scan and picture the pelvic organs

DNA probes

test presence of gonorrhea and chlamydia

subtotal hysterectomy

removal of the upper uterus

Oophorectomy

surgical removal of one or both ovaries

in vitro fertilization

combination of sperm and eggs in a glass dish

tubal ligation

prevents pregnancy

coitus interruptus

prevents pregnancy

intrauterine fertilization

introduction of sperm directly into the uterus

Pessary

Device inserted into the vagina to support the uterus

estr/o

woman

gynec/o

woman, female

ovari-

ovary

-gest-

pregnancy

vestibul-

entrance

Salpingitis

inflammation of the uterine tube

Bacterial vaginosis

Most common cause for vaginitis

Vulvodynia

Causes vaginal orifice to feel raw

Fimbria

Finger like projections In the uterus

PCOS

causes irregular Menstruation, acne, weight gain, weight loss

Endometriosis

The endometrium is outside of the uterus

Fibroids

Non cancerous growths

D and C

Scraping the inside of the cervix and uterus

Salpingitis

Inflammation of the fallopian tubes

Festibul

Entrance