Abbreviations in OB/GYN

OB/GYN

• Obstetrics and Gynecology.

hCG

• Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.

STI

• Sexually Transmitted Infection.

HIV

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

AIDS

• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.

PID

• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

HRT

• Hormone Replacement Therapy.

DUB

• Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding.

PMDD

• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

PMS

• Premenstrual Syndrome.

MRI

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

HPV

• Human Papillomavirus.

Pap

• Papanicolaou test.

LEEP

• Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure.

CA-125

• Cancer Antigen 125.

ACOG

• American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

LMP

• Last Menstrual Period.

OSHA

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

OCP

• Oral Contraceptive Pill.

IUD

• Intrauterine Device.

ASC

• Atypical Squamous Cells.

ASC-US

• Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance.

ASC-H

• Atypical Squamous Cells - cannot exclude HSIL.

HSIL

• High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion.

LSIL

• Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion.

CIS

• Carcinoma In Situ.

ACG

• Atypical Glandular Cells.

AIS

• Adenocarcinoma In Situ.

KOH

• Potassium Hydroxide.

EDD

• Estimated Due Date.

IUFD

• Intrauterine Fetal Demise.

CF

• Cystic Fibrosis.

PKU

• Phenylketonuria.

HDN

• Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn.

CPR

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

WIC

• Women, Infants, and Children.

cm

• Centimeter.

PPD

• Purified Protein Derivative.

EPDS

• Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.