Female Reproductive System

womb where the embryo develops

upper portion of the uterus

lining of the uterus that is shed during menstruation

muscular wall of the uterus

tubes extending from each side of the uterus toward the ovary that provide a passage for ova to the uterus

uterine tubes and ovaries

right and left tube and ovary

one of two glands located on each side of the pelvic cavity that produce ova and female sex hormones

neck of the uterus

opening of the cervix to the uterus

external genitalia of the female

folds of tissue on either side of the vaginal opening

entrance to the vagina

two glands that secrete lubricant during intercourse

region between the vulva and anus

two glands of the female breasts capable of producing milk

nipple

vascular organ that develops in the uterine wall during pregnancy that provides nourishment for the fetus

innermost of the membranes surrounding the embryo in the uterus filled with amniotic fluid

fluid within the amnion that surrounds the protects the fetus

intestinal discharges of the fetus that form the first stools in the newborn

absence of menstruation

absence of ovulation

painful menstruation

painful intercourse

white or yellow vaginal discharge

excessive bleeding at the time of menstruation

bleeding from the uterus at any time other than normal menstruation

scanty menstrual period

irregular ovulation

inflammation of the cervix

birth defects causing abnormal development of female organ or structure

displacement of the uterus from its normal position

condition characterized by migration of portions of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity

inflammation of the endometrium

benign tumor in the uterus

abnormal development of cervical tissue cells

inflammation of one or both ovaries

cyst of the fallopian tube

scarring of tissue within the pelvic cavity

inflammation of organs in the pelvic cavity

relaxation of supportive ligaments of the pelvic organs

pouching of the bladder into the vagina

pouching of the rectum into the vagina

pouching sac of peritoneum between the vagina and rectum

pouching of the urethra into the vagina

descent of the uterus down the vaginal canal

inflammation of the fallopian tube

virus that causes an inflammation of the liver

virus that causes ulcer-like lesions of the genital and anorectal skin and mucosa

absence of a breast

development of mammary glands in the male

abnormally large breasts

small breasts

inflammation of the breast

presence of more than two breasts

presence of more than one nipple

examination of the vagina

use of a hysteroscope to examine the intrauterine cavity

study of cells collected from the cervix

x-ray of the fallopain tubes

breaking down or severing of pelvic adhesions

removal of a cone-shaped portion of the cervix

suture to repair the vagina

anterior and posterior repair of a cystocele and rectocele

method of destroying tissue by freezing

aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac

dilation of the cervix and scraping of the endometrium to control bleeding, and obtain tissue for biopsy

removal of the uterus

excision of fibroid tumors

excision of an ovary

excision of a uterine tube

excision of both uterine tubes and ovaries

incision into the fallopian tube

creation of an opening in the fallopian tube

sterilization of a woman by cutting and tying the uterine tubes

removal of a breast

surgical reconstruction of a breast

reconstruction to enlarge the breast

elevation of pendulous breast tissue

pregnant woman

never been pregnant

first pregnancy

a woman who has produced one ore more offspring

progressive obliteration of the endocervical canal during delivery

presence of meconium in amniotic fluid

rupture of the amniotic sac

large-bodied baby

excessive amniotic fluid

miscarriage

abortion occurring in three or more consecutive pregnancies

death of a fetus or embryo within the uterus that is not naturally expelled after death

bleeding with threat of miscarriage

conditions preventing normal delivery

implantation of fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity

disorder that results from the incompatibility of a fetus and its mother due to different blood types, causing red blood cell destruction in the fetus

severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

fetal aspiration of amniotic fluid containing meconium

displaced attachment of the placenta in the lower region of the uterine cavity

premature detachment of a normally situated placenta

sampling of placental tissue for examination

aspiration of amniotic fluid for analysis

incision of the perineum to faciliate delivery

introduction of a solution into the amniotic sac

drug that causes abortion

hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that causes myometrial contractioin

drug used to stop labor contractions