Chapter 27 Female Reproductive System and Health Vocab

Cervical Eversion

A condition where the cervix protrudes into the vagina, often observed during gynecological examinations.

Cervix

The lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina, serving as a passage for menstrual fluid and childbirth.

Changes in the Female Aging Adult

Physiological and hormonal changes that occur in women as they age, including menopause and changes in reproductive health.

Contraceptives

Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy during or following sexual intercourse.

Dysmenorrhea

Painful menstruation, often characterized by severe cramps in the lower abdomen.

Fallopian Tubes

Pair of tubes through which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus; the site of fertilization.

FGM/C

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, a cultural practice involving the alteration or injury of female genitalia for non-medical reasons.

Lithotomy Position

A position used during gynecological examinations and surgeries where the patient lies on their back with legs raised and supported in stirrups.

Menopause

The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop, typically occurring in the late 40s to early 50s.

Menstrual History

A record of a woman's menstrual cycle patterns, including frequency, duration, and any associated symptoms.

Mons Pubis

The rounded mass of fatty tissue located over the pubic bone, covered with pubic hair after puberty.

Nabothian Cysts

Small, benign cysts that form on the cervix due to blocked cervical glands.

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.

Stress Incontinence

Involuntary leakage of urine during activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing or exercise.

Urge Incontinence

A condition characterized by a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary loss of urine.

Urinary Tract Infection

An infection in any part of the urinary system, commonly affecting the bladder and urethra.

Uterus

The hollow, muscular organ in a woman's pelvis where a fertilized egg implants and develops during pregnancy.

Vagina

The muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the cervix of the uterus in women.

Vulva

The external part of the female genitalia, including the labia, clitoris, and vaginal opening.