Terms

The branch of medicine that deals with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive systems and the breasts.

The organ in a woman’s body where a baby develops during pregnancy.

Glands that produce eggs and hormones.

Tubes through which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus.

The lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

The muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the cervix of the uterus.

Medical care provided to a woman during her pregnancy.

The age of the fetus calculated from the beginning of the woman’s last menstrual period.

One of the three stages of pregnancy, each lasting about three months.

The process of childbirth, especially the period from the start of uterine contractions to delivery.

A surgical procedure to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus.

The monthly shedding of the uterine lining.

The release of an egg from the ovary.

The absence of menstruation.

Painful menstruation.

Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.

A condition where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus.

A hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts.

Noncancerous growths in the uterus.

An infection of the female reproductive organs.

A pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.

A test to screen for cervical cancer.

Imaging method using sound waves to visualize internal organs.

Examination of the cervix, vagina, and vulva using a special magnifying device.

Inspection of the uterine cavity using an endoscope.

X-ray imaging of the breast.

Surgical removal of the uterus.

Minimally invasive surgery performed through small incisions with the aid of a camera.

A procedure to remove tissue from inside the uterus.

A small device inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.

Treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause by replenishing estrogen and progesterone.

The ability to conceive children.

Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy.

Inability to conceive after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse.

The time marking the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles.

Infections commonly spread through sexual contact.

Regular medical checkups during pregnancy.

Care provided before and after birth.

Medical support for mothers after delivery.

The process of giving birth.

Labor occurring before 37 weeks of gestation.

Irregular, painless uterine contractions during pregnancy.

A condition where the placenta covers the cervix.

Diabetes developed during pregnancy.

A pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure.

A pain relief method used during labor.

A vaginal birth after a previous C-section.

A test assessing a newborn’s health immediately after birth.

Specialized care unit for premature or ill newborns.

Pain during sexual intercourse.

Chronic pain or discomfort around the vulva.

A fluid-filled swelling near the vaginal opening.

Inflammation of the vaginal walls due to estrogen deficiency.

A condition where the inner cervix lining extends to the outer cervix.

Weakness or dysfunction of pelvic floor muscles.

The dropping of the uterus or vaginal walls due to weak pelvic support.

Thickening of the uterine lining, often due to excess estrogen.

Infrequent or irregular periods.

Frequent menstrual cycles.

Heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding.

A collection of symptoms before menstruation.

Early menopause before age 40.

Irregular levels of estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone.

Excessive hair growth in women due to hormonal issues.

Excess male hormones in females, often linked to PCOS.

Use of medication to stimulate egg production.

A fertility treatment that places sperm directly into the uterus.

A procedure where eggs are fertilized outside the body and implanted in the uterus.

A method to preserve female fertility.

A condition affecting the second half of the menstrual cycle, impacting implantation.

Inability to conceive after a previous successful pregnancy.

A birth control pill containing estrogen and progestin.

A birth control pill with only progesterone.

A long-acting contraceptive placed under the skin.

Permanent birth control procedure for women.

Birth control method based on tracking fertility signs.

Imaging using sound waves inserted into the vagina.

Ultrasound combined with saline infusion to evaluate the uterus.

Detailed imaging of reproductive organs.

Sampling of tissue to detect abnormalities.

A sample taken from the uterine lining.

Genetic test for breast and ovarian cancer risk.

A technique to remove abnormal cervical cells.

Surgery to remove uterine fibroids.

Removal of one or both fallopian tubes.

Surgical removal of the ovaries.

A procedure to prevent preterm birth by stitching the cervix.

A term for menopause-related symptoms.

Natural hormone replacement therapy.

Thinning and drying of the vaginal walls.

Bone loss common in postmenopausal women.

Sudden warmth sensation due to hormonal changes.

A virus that can cause cervical cancer.

A viral sexually transmitted infection.

A common bacterial STI that can cause infertility.

Infection of female reproductive organs.

A vaccine preventing HPV-related cancers.