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Gynecology- CH 41
Mosby's Paramedic Textbook 3ED-R
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
04/07/2012

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This is the release of the secondary oocyte from the ovary
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Ovulation
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This is the normal periodic discharge of blood mucus and cellular debris from the uterine mucosa
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menstruation
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this is an infection of the cervix uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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This happens when a thin-walled, fluid filled sac located on the ovary ruptures
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Ruptured ovarian cyst
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This is inflammation of the inner lining of the bladder usually caused by a bacterial infection
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cystitis
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this is characterized by painful menses
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dysmenorrhea
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This is german for middle pain
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Mittleschmerz
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This pain may occur from the rupture of the graafian follicle and bleeding from the ovary during the menstural cycle
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Mittleschmerz
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This is the inflammation of the uterine lining
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Endometritis
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This is endometrial tissue growing outside of the uterus
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Endometriosis
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This pregnacy is one that develops outside the uterus
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ectopic pregnancy
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This is the loss of blood from the uterus cervix or vagina
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vaginal bleeding
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What are some reasons for vaginal bleeding
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straddle injuries, blows to the perineum, blunt forces to the lower abdomen, foreign body insertion
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What type of crime is sexual assault
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violence
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How many days are between the normal menstruation period
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approximately every 28 days
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What is a menarche
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it is the first menstrual cycle
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What is the normal age for a menarche
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12-13
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When does ovulation happen
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Typically 14 after the beginning of the menstrual cycle
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what are oocytes
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immature ova
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how long does menstrual phase last
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4-6 days
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This is the number of pregnancies
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Gravida
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this is the term for the number of pregnancies carried to term
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Para
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What are some indicators for possibility of pregnancy
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missed or late period, breast tenderness, urinary frequency, morning sickness and accurateness of contraceptive use
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What are some questions you should ask regarding vaginal discharge
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color, amount, odor
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What are some questions you should ask regarding current vaginal bleeding
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color, amount of tampons used per hour, duration
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A women in her late 30's who has postponed pregnancy are at risk for this
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endometriosis
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This term describes heavy bleeding
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menorrhagia
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