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describe POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
common condition of imbalance of hormones causing numerous tiny cysts in ovaries; s/s: irregular cycles, hirsutism, acne, increase insulin & androgen
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describe POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
common condition of imbalance of hormones causing numerous tiny cysts in ovaries; s/s: irregular cycles, hirsutism, acne, increase insulin & androgen
describe PYOSALPINX
accumulation of pus in fallopian tube often from PID
describe SALPINGITIS
inflammation of fallopian tube from bacterial infection
describe ENDOMETRIAL CANCER
beginning in uterine lining & can metastasize; s/s: vaginal bleeding after menopause, bleedin etween periods, pelvic pain
Describe UTERINE FIBROIDS/FIBROID TUMORS
benign tumors of muscle & fibrous tissue in wall of uterus not associated w/increase cancer risk; s/s: heavy menstrual bleeding & pelvic/back pain
aka: uterine fibroids/fibroid tumors
myomas
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
describe POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME | common condition of imbalance of hormones causing numerous tiny cysts in ovaries; s/s: irregular cycles, hirsutism, acne, increase insulin & androgen |
describe PYOSALPINX | accumulation of pus in fallopian tube often from PID |
describe SALPINGITIS | inflammation of fallopian tube from bacterial infection |
describe ENDOMETRIAL CANCER | beginning in uterine lining & can metastasize; s/s: vaginal bleeding after menopause, bleedin etween periods, pelvic pain |
Describe UTERINE FIBROIDS/FIBROID TUMORS | benign tumors of muscle & fibrous tissue in wall of uterus not associated w/increase cancer risk; s/s: heavy menstrual bleeding & pelvic/back pain |
aka: uterine fibroids/fibroid tumors | myomas |
Define UTERINE PROLAPSE | weak pelvic muscles cause uterus to sag into vagina |
aka: uterine prolapse | pelvic floor hernia |
Define CERVICAL CANCER | slow growing squamous cell cancer caused by HPV; 2nd most common in women |
Define CERVICAL DYSPLASIA | presence of precancerous/abnormal changes in cells seen in inner lining/surface of cervix from HPV |
Describe CERVICAL INSUFFICIENCY | weakened tissue in cervix that can cause miscarriage/premature birth |
aka: cervical insufficiency | incompetent cervix |
Describe CERVICITIS | inflammation of cervix from infection, irritation, or allergies |
Define DYSPAREUNIA | pain during sex |
Describe LEUKORRHEA | whitish mucus discharge that describe change & increase bc of infection/hormonal imbalance |
Describe VAGINAL ATROPHY | thinning, drying, & inflammation of vaginal walls from hormonal changes; occurs in ~ 1/2 postmenopausal women treated w/vaginal moisturizers, lube, estrogen |
Define CANDIDIASIS | infection of skin/mucous membrane from species of Candida (yeast) |
aka: vaginal atrophy | genitourinary syndrome of menopause |
Describe VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS | common condition from yeast-like fungus; s/s: brning, itching, & cottage-cheese discharge |
aka: vaginal candidiasis | yeast infection |
Define VAGINISMUS | pelvic floor spasm which closes vagina leading to dyspareunia & difficulty inserting tampon/speculum |
Describe VAGINITIS | inflammation of vaginal lining which can be from bacterial vaginosis, trich, vaginal candidiasis, yeast, bacteria, or low estrogen in menopause |
s/s: vaginitis | vaginal irritation, unusual discharge, itching, stinging of vulva |
Describe VULVITIS | inflammation of vulva from fungal/bacterial infections, chafing, skin condition, or allergies |
Define FIBROADENOMA | round, firm, rubbery benign mass in breast from excess growth of excess glandul; grow during pregnancy & shrink postmenopausear & connective tissue; gen 15-3 yrs |
Describe MASTALGIA | pain in breast & can signal non cancerous breast condition |
aka: mastalgia | mastodynia |
Describe FIBROCYSTIC BREAST CHANGES | presence of fibrous tissue & benign cysts common in premenopausal women leading to painful & lumpy breasts |
Describe GALACTORRHEA | breast milk production when not breastfeeding from malfunction of pituitary |
Describe MASTITIS | breast infection from bacteria entering mammary glands |