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HOSA: Med Term Reproductive Part 6
This deck covers key medical terms related to reproductive health, including conditions, symptoms, and definitions.
describe POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
common condition of imbalance of hormones causing numerous tiny cysts in ovaries; s/s: irregular cycles, hirsutism, acne, increase insulin & androgen
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Key Terms
Term
Definition
describe POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
common condition of imbalance of hormones causing numerous tiny cysts in ovaries; s/s: irregular cycles, hirsutism, acne, increase insulin & androgen
describe PYOSALPINX
accumulation of pus in fallopian tube often from PID
describe SALPINGITIS
inflammation of fallopian tube from bacterial infection
describe ENDOMETRIAL CANCER
beginning in uterine lining & can metastasize; s/s: vaginal bleeding after menopause, bleedin etween periods, pelvic pain
Describe UTERINE FIBROIDS/FIBROID TUMORS
benign tumors of muscle & fibrous tissue in wall of uterus not associated w/increase cancer risk; s/s: heavy menstrual bleeding & pelvic/back pain
aka: uterine fibroids/fibroid tumors
myomas
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
describe POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME | common condition of imbalance of hormones causing numerous tiny cysts in ovaries; s/s: irregular cycles, hirsutism, acne, increase insulin & androgen |
describe PYOSALPINX | accumulation of pus in fallopian tube often from PID |
describe SALPINGITIS | inflammation of fallopian tube from bacterial infection |
describe ENDOMETRIAL CANCER | beginning in uterine lining & can metastasize; s/s: vaginal bleeding after menopause, bleedin etween periods, pelvic pain |
Describe UTERINE FIBROIDS/FIBROID TUMORS | benign tumors of muscle & fibrous tissue in wall of uterus not associated w/increase cancer risk; s/s: heavy menstrual bleeding & pelvic/back pain |
aka: uterine fibroids/fibroid tumors | myomas |
Define UTERINE PROLAPSE | weak pelvic muscles cause uterus to sag into vagina |
aka: uterine prolapse | pelvic floor hernia |
Define CERVICAL CANCER | slow growing squamous cell cancer caused by HPV; 2nd most common in women |
Define CERVICAL DYSPLASIA | presence of precancerous/abnormal changes in cells seen in inner lining/surface of cervix from HPV |
Describe CERVICAL INSUFFICIENCY | weakened tissue in cervix that can cause miscarriage/premature birth |
aka: cervical insufficiency | incompetent cervix |
Describe CERVICITIS | inflammation of cervix from infection, irritation, or allergies |
Define DYSPAREUNIA | pain during sex |
Describe LEUKORRHEA | whitish mucus discharge that describe change & increase bc of infection/hormonal imbalance |
Describe VAGINAL ATROPHY | thinning, drying, & inflammation of vaginal walls from hormonal changes; occurs in ~ 1/2 postmenopausal women treated w/vaginal moisturizers, lube, estrogen |
Define CANDIDIASIS | infection of skin/mucous membrane from species of Candida (yeast) |
aka: vaginal atrophy | genitourinary syndrome of menopause |
Describe VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS | common condition from yeast-like fungus; s/s: brning, itching, & cottage-cheese discharge |
aka: vaginal candidiasis | yeast infection |
Define VAGINISMUS | pelvic floor spasm which closes vagina leading to dyspareunia & difficulty inserting tampon/speculum |
Describe VAGINITIS | inflammation of vaginal lining which can be from bacterial vaginosis, trich, vaginal candidiasis, yeast, bacteria, or low estrogen in menopause |
s/s: vaginitis | vaginal irritation, unusual discharge, itching, stinging of vulva |
Describe VULVITIS | inflammation of vulva from fungal/bacterial infections, chafing, skin condition, or allergies |
Define FIBROADENOMA | round, firm, rubbery benign mass in breast from excess growth of excess glandul; grow during pregnancy & shrink postmenopausear & connective tissue; gen 15-3 yrs |
Describe MASTALGIA | pain in breast & can signal non cancerous breast condition |
aka: mastalgia | mastodynia |
Describe FIBROCYSTIC BREAST CHANGES | presence of fibrous tissue & benign cysts common in premenopausal women leading to painful & lumpy breasts |
Describe GALACTORRHEA | breast milk production when not breastfeeding from malfunction of pituitary |
Describe MASTITIS | breast infection from bacteria entering mammary glands |