Medical Terms.

lack of menstruation

painful or abnormal menstrual flow

presence and growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside the uterus

excessive bleeding during and between the normal menstrual period

abnormally light or infrequent menstruation

inflammation of  the ovaries

inflammation of the fallopian tube

inflammation of the vagina caused by bacteria, virus or autoimmune disorders

examination of vaginal and cervical tissue using a scope

surgical removal of the uterus

excessive bleeding during the menstrual period

surgical removal of a cone-shaped segment of the cervix for diagnosis or treatment/ also called a cone biopsy

destruction and removal of tissue by rapid freezing

examination of the contents of the abdominal and pelvic cavity using a scope

x-ray examination of the soft tissue of the breast

surgical removal of the breast and surrounding tissue

surgical fixation of the uterus to the abdominal wall

normal thinning and shortening of the cervix; occurs during labor

vaginal discharge from the uterus that occurs for the first week or two after chilbirth

act of giving birth; childbirth; delivery

first pregnancy

induced termination of pregnancy

difficult or painful labor

most severe form of gestation hypertension characterized by seizures abnormal implantation of a fetrtilized ovum outside the uterus; also called a tubal pregnancy

rupture of the uterus

surgical puncture into the amniotic sac to remove fluid for analysis; identifies genetic disorders; usually preformed during the 15th week of pregnancy or later

process of taking an x-ray of the amniotic sac using a contrast medium

vilualization of the fetus with a scopethat enters the amniotic cavity through the abdominal wall

suturing the cervical opening to prevent miscarriage; treatment for a history of incopitant cervix

incision into the perineum to facilitate delivery and prevent perineal laceration or tearing