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HOSA: Med Term Reproductive Part 7

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This deck covers key medical terminology related to reproductive health, focusing on conditions and terms associated with menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy.

Describe AMENORRHEA

abnormal absence of periods for less than or equal to 90 days bc of stress, hormonal problems, poor nutrition, & excessive exercise; normal before puberty, pregnancy, breastfeeding, & menopause
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
Describe AMENORRHEA
abnormal absence of periods for less than or equal to 90 days bc of stress, hormonal problems, poor nutrition, & excessive exercise; normal before pub...
Define DYSMENORRHEA
pain from contraction that is sharp, intermittent, dull, or aching
aka: menstrual cramps
dysmenorrhea
Define ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING
abnormal bleeding outside period from fibroids, hormone problems, or other
aka: abnormal uterine bleeding
dysfunctional urine bleeding
Describe MENORRHAGIA
excessive menstrual flow > 7 days & can lead to anemia

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TermDefinition
Describe AMENORRHEA
abnormal absence of periods for less than or equal to 90 days bc of stress, hormonal problems, poor nutrition, & excessive exercise; normal before puberty, pregnancy, breastfeeding, & menopause
Define DYSMENORRHEA
pain from contraction that is sharp, intermittent, dull, or aching
aka: menstrual cramps
dysmenorrhea
Define ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING
abnormal bleeding outside period from fibroids, hormone problems, or other
aka: abnormal uterine bleeding
dysfunctional urine bleeding
Describe MENORRHAGIA
excessive menstrual flow > 7 days & can lead to anemia
Define HYPOMENORRHEA
unusually small amnt of menstrual flow, a shortened regular cycle
Describe MENOMETRORRHAGIA
irregular/excessive uterine bleeding @ & between regular cycle & can lead to anemia
aka: menometrorrhagia
intermenstrual bleeding
Define OLIGOMENORRHEA
irregular/very light menstruation than normal
aka: oligomenorrhea
infrequent menstruation
Define POLYMENORRHEA
cycles more frequent than normal
Describe PREMATURE MENOPAUSE
ovaries stop functioning before 40 from disease, hormonal disorder, or removal; can lead to infertility & menopausal symptoms
Describe PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS)
s/s 2 wks before cycle; includes bloating, swelling, headaches, mood swings, breast discomfort/tenderness, irritability, emotional tension, anxiety, depression, water retention
Describe PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER (PMDD)
symptoms regular in second half of cycle & end w/menstruation; associate w/severe emotional & physical issues
Define ABORTION
loss/terminate pregnancy before viable
Define MISCARRIAGE
abortion before 20th week caused by genetic disorder/abnormality
aka: miscarriage
spontaneous abortion
Define MEDICAL ABORTION
use medications to terminate pregnancy
aka: medical abortion
therapeutic abortion
Define SURGICAL ABORTION
any procedure to terminate pregnancy depending on preference, health needs, & trimester
Define ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
dangerous condition where zygote implants outside uterus gen in fallopian tube
aka: ectopic pregnancy
extrauterine pregnancy