20 Questions
What is the term for the cessation of menstrual periods in middle age?
Menopause
What is the term for a painful menstruation due to excess prostaglandin, endometriosis, PID, or uterine fibroids?
Dysmenorrhea
What is the term for a bacterial infection caused by Gardnerella vaginalis, characterized by a white/gray discharge and fishy odor?
Bacterial vaginosis
What is the term for an abnormal growth of squamous cells in the surface layer of the cervix, often caused by HPV infection?
Cervical dysplasia
What is the term for a menstrual period with excessively heavy flow or a menstrual period lasting more than 7 days?
Menorrhagia
What is the term for a herniation of the bladder into the vagina due to weakness of the vaginal wall?
Cystocele
What is a possible cause of fetal heart rate decreasing?
Decreased blood flow through the placenta or umbilical cord
What is the term for a newborn that is small for gestational age?
SGA
What is the term for the yellow discoloration of the skin in a newborn?
Jaundice
What is the term for the inhalation of meconium that has been passed in the amniotic fluid?
Meconium aspiration
What is the term for the difficulty in inflating the lungs to breathe due to a lack of surfactant?
IRDS
What is the purpose of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 blood test?
To determine if a patient has inherited the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation
What is the term for painful or difficult sexual intercourse or pain after sexual intercourse?
Dyspareunia
What is the term for inflammation or infection of the vagina?
Vaginitis
What is the term for a hernia of the rectum into the vagina due to weakness in the vaginal wall?
Rectocele
What is the term for failure of milk production from the breasts after childbirth?
Failure of lactation
What is the term for the glands in the breast that produce milk?
Lactiferous lobules
What is the term for cancerous growth in the lactiferous lobules?
Breast cancer
What is the primary cause of gestational diabetes mellitus?
Elevated estradiol and progesterone levels
What is the term for the incorrect position of the placenta in which it partially or completely covers the cervical canal?
Placenta previa
Test your knowledge of reproductive health and hormones with this quiz! Learn about the roles of luteinizing hormone, follicle rupture, and ovulation, as well as menstrual disorders such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and menorrhagia.
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