Gynecological Conditions Quiz

A surgical procedure that involves placing a stitch around the cervix to prevent premature dilation and birth. It is often used to prevent premature birth in women with a history of cervical insufficiency or a short cervix.

A condition where the cervix opens prematurely during pregnancy, leading to a risk of premature birth. It can be caused by various factors, including a weakened cervix, previous cervical procedures, or a prior preterm birth.

A type of cervical cerclage performed when the cervix has already started to dilate and the membranes may be bulging. It is an emergency procedure and is done to try to prevent imminent premature birth.

Noncancerous growths that develop in the uterus. They are made up of muscle tissue and can be caused by hormonal changes or genetic factors. They can range in size and location, and can sometimes cause symptoms such as heavy periods, pelvic pressure, or infertility.

The most common location of uterine fibroids, situated within the muscular wall of the uterus.

A surgical procedure to remove fibroids from the uterus. It is typically used for women who have fibroids that are causing symptoms or affecting fertility.

A sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. It is often asymptomatic, but can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and other health problems.

A common symptom of PMS, characterized by a swollen and tender feeling in the breasts.

Chlamydia often goes unnoticed because many people don't experience noticeable symptoms.

Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a bacterium responsible for causing the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea.

A common gonorrhea symptom in men is painful urination and a discharge from the urethra.

Candida albicans is a type of yeast that commonly causes vaginal yeast infections.

A hysterectomy involves surgically removing the uterus, the organ where a baby grows.

This type of hysterectomy removes the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.

Mild menstrual irregularities, like a slightly different cycle length, are not a reason to have a hysterectomy.

The ovaries produce hormones and eggs, and an oophorectomy is the surgical removal of both.

Ovulatory disorders, such as irregular or absent ovulation, are the most common cause of infertility in women.

Abnormal sperm parameters, including low sperm count, poor motility, and abnormal morphology, are the most prevalent cause of male infertility.

Endometriosis, a condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, commonly affects fertility by causing tubal or pelvic adhesions, obstructing the passage of eggs and sperm.

Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and obesity can all negatively impact fertility in both men and women.

Vaginal cancer most commonly spreads to the pelvic lymph nodes, a network of lymph vessels and nodes in the pelvis.

Endometrioid adenocarcinoma, a subtype of cancer arising from the lining of the uterus, is the most common type of uterine cancer.

Using oral contraceptives, such as birth control pills, is a protective factor against ovarian cancer.

A cystocele is a condition where the bladder prolapses, or bulges, into the vaginal canal.