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HOSA: Med Term Reproductive Part 7

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This deck covers key medical terminology related to reproductive health, focusing on conditions and terms associated with menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy.

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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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HOSA: Med Term Reproductive Part 7
TermDefinition
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