female rep. system

hyster/o

uterus

oophor/o

ovary

colp/o

vagina

mamm/o

breast

episi/o

vulva

-arche

beginning

-cyesis

pregnancy

-partum

childbirth, labor, or delivery

-centesis

surgical puncture to remove fluid

-rrhaphy

surgical suturing

finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes that help “catch” the egg

fimbriae

outer protective layer of uterine wall

perimetrium

thick, muscular middle layer

myometrium

inner lining of the uterine wall

endometrium

where does fertilization typically occur

fallopian tubes

what’s the lower, neck like portion of the uterus called

the cervix

define hymen

thin mucous membranes that partially covers the opening of the vagina

ectopic pregnancy

a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus, commonly in the fallopian tube

endometriosis

when the inner lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus, causes pain and inflammation

cervical dysplasia

when abnormal cells grow on the surface of the cervix

Polycytic Ovary Syndrome

a hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges: abnormal growth of male hormones & irregular periods

Menorrhagia

abnormally longer and heavier periods

What’s a pap test’s purpose

to screen for cervical cancer & precancerous changes

Amniocentesis’ purpose

to test amniotic fluid to test genetic abnormalities or fetal health

Hysterosalpingography’s purpose

to view the inside of the uterus & fallopian tubes using an X-ray and contrast dye to check for blockages

Dilation & Curettage’s purpose

to remove tissue from the inside of the uterus and widen the cervix

Episiotomy

a surgical incision of the vulva that prevents complicated tears, speeds up delivery, & helps larger babies that could be stuck

What’s colostrum and when is it produced

the first milk, immediately after birth

the first stage of labor

regular contractions and ends when the cervix is fully dilated

the second stage of labor

the pushing, occurs after dilation & ends w/ childbirth

whats a nuligravida

someone who has never been pregnant

whats a nullipara

someone who never gave birth to a viable infant

whats organ provides the exchange of nutrients & oxygen between the mother & fetus

the placenta