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| measurement used to evaluate an infant at birth. Color, heart rate, & muscle tone are all measured in this.10 is perfect. Score of 4 requires immediate attention. |
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| Birth control/physical barrier between the egg & sperm. i.e. cervical cap, diaphragm, or foam. |
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| Removal of tissue for a microscopic examination. A biopsy of the cervix is done after an abnormal pap smear. |
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| - Breast Self-Examination |
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| AKA BSE. Breast exam performed by patient looking for breast tissue abnormalities. Should be done 1 week after menstruation. |
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| Gland in males on either side of the prostate that produces a fluid that provides a lubricant that becomes part of the semen. |
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| neck of the uterus /Female organ that is the lower portion of the uterus; . |
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| Examination of vaginal & cervical tissue w/ a colposcope. Done after an abnormal pap smear. |
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| The study of the formation & structure of cells. |
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| - Cytology Laboratory Requisition |
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| Lab form sent to the cytology lab that tells the lab what test is needed to examine the cells for abnormalities. This form is needed for a Pap Smear. |
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| Developmental stage from the second week to eight week of gestation. |
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| AKA ECC. Removal of endocervical tissue by scraping. Done after an abnormal pap smear. |
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| Growth of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus in the pelvic cavity. |
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| Surgical incision in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening for passage of the infant at birth. |
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| Hormone that prepares the uterus for the implantation of the fertilized egg & promotes female sex characteristics. |
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| AKA Uterine Tubes. Tubes in females that connect the ovary to the uterus for passage of the fertilized egg (bilateral). Site of fertilization. |
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| Joining of the egg & sperm in the fallopian tube. |
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| After 8 weeks of gestation, an embryo becomes a fetus until delivery. |
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| - Follicle-Stimulating Hormone |
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| AKA FSH. Hormone in females that causes the egg to ripen in the graafian follicle. |
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| Pregnancy. Length of time starting from conception to birth. |
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| Pregnant woman is unable to metabolize carbohydrates; develops during the latter part of pregnancy (24-48 weeks) & usually subsides w/ delivery. Risk factors include being over 30 y/o, family Hx, & obesity. |
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| Occurs in the endometrium. |
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| Position used for the pelvic examination. |
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| AKA LH. Hormone that starts ovulation in the female; develops interstitial cells in the male. |
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Method used to calculate a woman’s due date by adding 7 days to the first day of the LMP (last menstrual period) subtracting 3 months, & adding 1 year (as necessary).
o (1st day of LMP – 3 months) + 1 year = Due Date |
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| AKA Papanicolaou Test. Screening test for females that evaluates epithelium in the cervix or other areas w/ epithelium. Aids in the detection of cervical cancer. |
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| Internal examination to evaluate the size, shape, & location of the reproductive organs & to detect disease. A light source, lubricant, & vaginal speculum are needed. |
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| Care provided before birth that promotes health for both mother & child. Is designed to prevent harmful condition that may affect the mother & fetus as well as to treat common problems that are associated w/ pregnancy. Initial prenantal laboratory tests may include a CBC, Rubella titer, & urinalysis. |
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| Infection w/ Trichomonas protozoa spread through sexual contact, making it an STD. |
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| Physician that treats diseases & disorders of the male reproductive tract. |
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| Organ in females that has a function to receive the fertilized egg. |
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| Tube in males by which sperm leaves the epididymis & travel to the urethra for ejaculation. This is what is cut during a vasectomy. |
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