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Define INFERTILITY
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Term
Definition
Define INFERTILITY
inability to conceive after 1 year of regular unprotected sex
Describe ABRUPTIO PLACENTAE
placenta separates from uterine wall before birth leading to fetal death/damage, excessive blood loss, & long-term complications
aka: abruptio placentae
placental abruption
Describe PLACENTA PREVIA
abnormal implantation of placenta in uterus partially/completely covering cervix; s/s: painless, sudden on-set bleeding in 3rd trimester, severe bleed...
Describe PREECLAMPSIA
toxemia of pregnancy & complication of hypertension & proteinuria; leads to preterm birth; s/s: hypertension, headaches, albuminuria, edema in extremi...
aka: preeclampsia
pregnancy-induced hypertension
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| Term | Definition |
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Define INFERTILITY | inability to conceive after 1 year of regular unprotected sex |
Describe ABRUPTIO PLACENTAE | placenta separates from uterine wall before birth leading to fetal death/damage, excessive blood loss, & long-term complications |
aka: abruptio placentae | placental abruption |
Describe PLACENTA PREVIA | abnormal implantation of placenta in uterus partially/completely covering cervix; s/s: painless, sudden on-set bleeding in 3rd trimester, severe bleeding during birth |
Describe PREECLAMPSIA | toxemia of pregnancy & complication of hypertension & proteinuria; leads to preterm birth; s/s: hypertension, headaches, albuminuria, edema in extremities |
aka: preeclampsia | pregnancy-induced hypertension |
Describe ECLAMPSIA | seizures & coma bc of hypertension from 20th week pregnant - 1 wk postpartum; caused by uncontrolled preeclampsia |
Describe HELLP SYNDROME | life-threatening condition w/Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, & Low Platelet count that can lead to liver & blood cell damage; in 10-20% women w/severe preeclampsia |
Describe POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION | sadness & loss of pleasure in activity postpartum from rapid change in hormone levels; need treatment if severe or last greater than 2 weeks |
Define ANORCHIA | congenital absence of 1/both testicles that can affect sperm production & testosterone secretion |
aka: anorchia | anorchism |
Describe PROSTATITIS | inflammation of prostate; s/s: dysuria, pelvic pain, polyuria |
Describe PROSTATORRHEA | urethra discharge abnormal flow of prostatic fluid |
Define ERYTHROBLASTOSIS FETALIS | Rh- mom produces antibodies after 1st Rh+ baby which attacks RBCs of 2nd/later Rh+ babies |
aka: erythroblastosis fetalis | hemolytic disease of the newborn |
Describe MECONIUM ASPIRATION SYNDROME | meconium penetrates amniotic fluid & aspirated leading to respiratory issues/distress in baby & mom can have increased risk of infection/disease |
describe PROLAPSED CORD | umbilical cord prolapse thru cervix into vagina before baby & can compromise O2 |
define PROLAPSED UTERUS | downward displacement of uterus causing it to prolapse in/out of vagina |
Define STILLBIRTH | death & delivery of fetus after 20 weeks from many causes |
Describe TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME | severe bacterial infection associated w/prolonged use of superabsorbent tampons; s/s: high fever, headache, confusion, seizures, organ failure |