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The branch of medicine that deals with the health maintenance and he diseases of women, primarily of the reproductive organs.
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Gynecology
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The branch of medicine that deals with the care of women throughout pregnancy.
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Obstetrics
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The inner layer of the uterine wall where the fertilized egg implants.
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Endometrium
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The thick middle layer of the uterine wall made up of smooth muscle fibers.
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Myometrium
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The serosal peritoneal membrane which forms the outermost layer of the uterine wall.
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Perimetrium
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The onset of menses, usually occurring between ages 10 and 14.
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Menarche
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The release of an egg from the ovary.
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Ovulation
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Sloughing of the uterine lining (endometrium) if a fertilized egg is not implanted. It is controlled by the cyclical release of hormones. Menstruation is also called a period.
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Menstruation
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A variety of signs and symptoms, such as weight gain, irritability, or specific food cravings associated with the changing hormonal levels that precede menstruation.
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
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The cessation of menses and ovarian function due to decreased secretion of estrogen.
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Menopause
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Most Common Emergency Gynecological Complaints
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- Abdominal pain
- Vaginal bleeding |
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Painful menstruation.
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Dysmenorrhea
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Painful sexual intercourse.
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Dyspareunia
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An acute infection of the reproductive organs that can be caused by a bacteria, virus, or fungus.
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
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Infection of the urinary bladder.
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Cystitis
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Painful urination often associated with cystitis.
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Dysuria
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Abdominal pain associated with ovulation.
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Mittelschmerz
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Infection of the endometrium.
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Endometritis
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Commonly used term to describe a pregnancy which ends before 20 weeks' gestation; may also be called spontaneous abortion.
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Miscarriage
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Condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus.
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Endometriosis
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The implantation of a developing fetus outside of the uterus, often in a fallopian tube.
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Ectopic pregnancy
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Treatment for Abdominal Pain
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- Make the patient comfortable.
- Transport the patient. |
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Excessive menstrual flow.
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Menorrhagia
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Treatment for Vaginal Bleeding
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- Absorb blood flow, but do not pack the vagina.
- Transport the patient. - Initiate oxygen therapy and IV access based on the patient's condition. |
