GYNECOLOGIC EXAMINATION & PRENATAL CARE LATEST VERSION

GYNECOLOGIC EXAMINATION &
PRENATAL CARE LATEST VERSION

Gynecology - >>the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the reproductive org >> of women. The
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gynecologic examination is frequently and routinely performed in the medical office and generally includes a
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breast examination and pelvic examination.
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PURPOSE: - >>is to assess the health of the female repoductive org >> to detect early signs of disease,
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leading to early diagnosis and treatment.
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Amenorrhea - >>abscence or cessation of the menstrual period. Ameorrhea occurs normally before
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puberty, during pregnancy, and after menopause.
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Cervix -J J >>the lower narrow end of the uterus that opens in the vagina.
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Dysmenorhea - J J >>pain associated with the menstrual period.
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Dyspareunia - J J >>pain in the vagina or pelvis experienced by a woman during sexual intercourse.
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Dysplasia - >>the growth of abnormal cells. Dysplasia is a precancerous condition that may or may not
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develop into cancer.
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Menopause - >>the permanent cessation of menstruation, which usually occurs betweeen the ages of 45
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and 55 with an average age of 51.
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, Menorrhagia - >>excessive bleeding dring a menstrual period, in the number of days, the amount of blood, J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J




or both. Also called dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)
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Perineum - >>the external region between the vaginal orifice and the anus in a female and between the
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scrotum and the anus in a male.
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BSE - J J >>BREAST SELF EXAMINATION J J




-the american college of obstetrici >> and gynecologists recommend every woman 20 years of age and older
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to do a self examination .
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REGULAR PERIOD: - >>2 to 3 days after your menstrual cycle has ended. At this time, your breasts are least
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likely to be tender or swollen, and it will be easier to perform the examination.
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NO PERIOD: - >>any day of the month is fine, it helps to choose a particlar day, such as teh first day of the
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month or an east-to-remember date such as your birthday.
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WHAT SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE PHYSICIAN? - >>*any new lump, hard knot, or thickening in the breast
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or underarm area. *a change in the size or shape of the breast, *a nipple that becomes retracted (pulled in),
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*a discharge or bleeding from the nipple.
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PELVIC EXAMINATION PURPOSE: - J J J J >>to assess the size, shape, and location of the reproductive org >> and
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to detect the presence of disease.
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SPECULA FORMS (2) - J J J J >>1. Metal J




2. Plastic
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FUCNTION: - J J >>hold the vagina walls apart to allow visual inspection of the vagina and the cervix.
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