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| the mucus membrane that lines the uterus in mammals and in which fertilized eggs are implanted |
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The external orifice of the uterus (or ostium of uterus, or external os) is a small, depressed, somewhat circular aperture on the rounded ...
The 'mouth' or 'opening' of the endocervical canal into the vaginal vault. |
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| Bulbourethral gland (Cowper's) |
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| Cowper's gland: either of two glands that discharge a component of seminal fluid into the urethra; homologous to Bartholin's gland in the female |
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| a part of the seminal duct formed by the duct from the seminal vesicle and the vas deferens; passes through the prostate gland |
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| membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body |
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| thin projections forming a fringe (especially around the ovarian end of the Fallopian tube) |
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| thin projections forming a fringe (especially around the ovarian end of the Fallopian tube) |
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| The outer half of the fallopian tube, where fertilisation occurs. It opens into the abdominal cavity through the tubal ostium, which is lined by ... |
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| The portion of the uterus that joins the corpus to the cervix. |
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| Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) |
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Released by the pituitary gland in response to gonadotropin hormone releasing hormone (GnRH) released by the hypothalamus. Responsible for the selection and growth of follicles and eggs.
The pituitary hormone responsible for stimulating the follicle cells around the egg. |
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| (anatomy) the base of a hollow organ or that part of the organ farthest from its opening; "the uterine fundus"; "the fundus of the stomach" |
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| the smooth muscle forming the wall of the uterus |
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| Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) |
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| Hormone produced by the hypothalamus in the brain that stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete gonadotropins. |
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| cells within the semeniferous tubules of the testicles which produce testosterone. |
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| (lu'ten-i-zing) Pituitary hormone that stimulates estrogen secretion, ovulation, and formation of the corpus luteum. |
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| A type of spongy tissue in the penis. The tissue becomes filled with blood during sexual excitement. |
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| A spongy body running the length of the underside of the penis. |
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| The perimetrium is the outer serosa layer of the uterus, equivalent to peritoneum. |
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| the increase in activity of the adrenal glands just before puberty |
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| the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman |
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| pain in the area of the ovary that is felt at the time of ovulation (usually midway through the menstrual cycle) |
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| Basal Body Temperature (BBT) |
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| the lowest body temperature during the day (usually early morning). For a woman, the BBT has a pattern of being lower than normal prior to ovulation and higher than normal after ovulation. |
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| The corpus albicans (Latin for "white body" ) is the regressed form of the corpus luteum. As the corpus luteum is being broken down by macrophages ... |
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| A yellow structure which develops within the ruptured ovarian follicle after the egg has been released. The corpus luteum secretes progesterone. |
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| anterior pituitary: the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature |
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- A steroid hormone, secreted by the ovaries, whose function is to prepare the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and to maintain pregnancy; A synthetic version of the compound, used in contraceptive pills and other pharmaceutical products.
- A hormone that is responsible for the changes that occur in the second half of the menstrual cycle.
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| a hormone that increases during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It stimulates the human breast to produce milk. Prolactin also helps inhibit ovulation. |
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| The phase of development of the endometrium during which, after the menstrual phase, the endometrium grows to regain thickness under the influence of estradiol (therefore it corresponds in time with the follicular phase in the ovarian cycle). |
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| they are hormone like substances that bring about contraction and relaxation of smooth muscles, dilatation and constriction of blood vessels and modulation of inflammation. |
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| The part of the ovary’s monthly cycle before ovulation, dominated by the presence of firstly, a cohort of growing tertiary follicles, then the dominant follicle, and the estradiol these follicles produce. Normally around 14 days in length, but quite variable, often being much longer for the first few menstrual cycles after the first period (menarche), and typically getting shorter in the months or years leading up to egg depletion and menopause. Corresponds with the proliferative phase of the endometrial, or menstrual cycle. |
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| Spinnbarkeit is a medical term and refers to the stringy and/or stretchy quality found to varying degrees in mucus, saliva, and similar fluids. The term is used especially with reference to cervical mucus at the time just prior to or during ovulation. |
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| HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) |
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| This hormone is used to induce ovulation for an egg retrieval. It is also produced by the placenta in the earlier stage of pregnancy. |
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| A pituitary hormone that stimulates the gonads. In the man, LH is necessary for sperm development and for the production of testosterone. In the woman, LH triggers ovulation and stimulates the corpus luteum to secrete progesterone. |
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| the start of breast development in a woman at the beginning of puberty |
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| the stage in the menstrual cycle characterized by the presence of the corpus luteum, a yellowish mass of progesterone-secreting tissue. |
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| Painful menstrual periods that can also go along with nausea and vomiting, and either constipation or diarrhea. Dysmenorrhea is common among adolescents. |
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| Spinal stenosis is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves. ... |
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| A condition where the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows in other areas of the body. This may cause pain, irregular bleeding, and infertility. |
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| a condition where. endometrial glands and supporting tissues are found in the muscular wall of the uterus where it would not occur normally. |
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| excessive uterine bleeding occurring at regular intervals or at irregular intervals. |
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| situated below or underneath the mucosal tissue |
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| This is the support tissue for the outer layer. |
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| Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) |
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| A condition in which menstrual bleeding is abnormally heavy or occurs between periods. |
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Oligomenorrhea is the medical term for infrequent uterine bleeding episodes with intervals of more than 35 days. The duration of such events may vary.
abnormally light or infrequent menstruation |
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| Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) |
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| A hormone disorder in women that is also a leading cause of infertility. Other symptoms of PCOS include increased weight, increased facial hair, skin problems (ie acne), and irregular or absent ovulation. |
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| [ey-men-uh-ree-uh]: A word used to describe when a woman's menstrual period is not normal. Primary amenorrhea describes when a woman's period does not start when it should (by 15 years of age). Secondary amenorrhea describes when a woman's period stops after she has already had it several times. |
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| An anovulatory cycle is a cycle during which the ovaries fail to release an oocyte. Therefore, ovulation does not take place. However, a woman who does not ovulate at each menstrual cycle is not necessarily going through menopause. Chronic anovulation is a common cause of infertility. |
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| A surgical procedure that usually involves placing the laparoscope through the belly button with one to three 1/4 inch incisions just above the pubic bone. This is the only method currently available to diagnose endometriosis. |
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| visual examination of the uterus and uterine lining using an endoscope inserted through the vagina |
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| abnormal increase in number of cells |
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| hirsuteness: excessive hairiness |
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| the weakest of two types of estrogen |
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| Premenstural Syndrome (PMS) |
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| a group of symptoms that start around 7 to 14 days before the period begins. There are many symptoms, including tender breasts and mood swings. Women may have none, some, or many PMS symptoms. Some months may be worse than others. |
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| A very small adenoma involved in hypersecretion |
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| A benign tumor of the uterus that is comprised of either fibrous connective tissue or muscle |
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| The extraction of a small piece of tissue from the endometrium (lining of the uterus) for microscopic examination. |
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| The cervix is the narrow lower part of the womb. It is often referred to the neck of the womb or the entrance to the womb. |
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| The ovary is an ovum-producing reproductive organ, often found in pairs as part of the vertebrate female reproductive system. Ovaries in females are homologous to testes in males, in that they are both gonads and endocrine glands. |
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| a firm partly muscular chestnut sized gland in males at the neck of the urethra; produces a viscid secretion that is the fluid part of semen |
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| The process of sperm production in the testes |
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| Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis |
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| the time period preceding menopause, during which menopausal symptoms may occur without full cessation of menstruation. |
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| The backward flow of menstrual blood up into the fallopian tubes, thought to be a cause of endometriosis. |
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| development of an ova (egg) |
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