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HOSA: Med Term Reproductive Part 7
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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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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| 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 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 |