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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Infertility Questions with Correct Answers
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Infertility Questionswith Correct Answers
adhesions Correct Answer-irregular bands of tissue
amenorrhea Correct Answer-absence of menstrual period
anovulation Correct Answer-lack of ovulation
Asherman syndrome Correct Answer-syndrome characterized by
endometrial adhesions that typically occur as a result of scar formation
after some types of uterine surgery
bicornuate uterus Correct Answer-the most common uterine anomaly in
which the endometrium divides into two horns; also referred to as
bicornis unicollis
chlamydia Correct Answer-a sexually transmitted disease that can lead
to inflammatory disease in both sexes
cholecystitis Correct Answer-inflammation of the gallbladder
Clomid or clomiphene citrate Correct Answer-fertility drug used to treat
anovulation
dysmenorrhea Correct Answer-difficult or painful menstruation
,dyspareunia Correct Answer-painful sexual intercourse
dysuria Correct Answer-painful or difficult urination
endometritis Correct Answer-inflammation of the endometrium
Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome Correct Answer-a perihepatic infection
which results in liver capsule inflammation from pelvic infections such
as gonorrhea and chlamydia
follicular aspiration Correct Answer-technique used for in vitro
fertilization in which follicles are drained for oocyte retrieval
gamete intrafallopian tube transfer Correct Answer-infertility treatment
in which oocytes and sperm are placed in the fallopian tube by means of
laparoscopy
gonorrhea Correct Answer-a sexually transmitted disease that can lead to
pelvic inflammatory disease
hepatorenal space/Morison pouch Correct Answer-peritoneal space
located between the liver and right kidney
,heterotopic pregnancy Correct Answer-co-existing ectopic and
intrauterine pregnancies
hirsutism Correct Answer-excessive hair growth in women in areas
where hair growth is normally negligible
hydrosalpinx Correct Answer-the abnormal accumulation of fluid within
the fallopian tube
hyperemic Correct Answer-an increase in blood flow
hypomenorrhea Correct Answer-decreased or scant menstrual flow
hysterosalpingography Correct Answer-a radiographic procedure which
uses a dye that is instilled into the endometrial cavity and fallopian tubes
to evaluate for internal abnormalities
in vitro fertilization Correct Answer-fertility treatment that requires that
a mature ovum be extracted from the ovary, with fertilization taking
place outside of the body
infertility Correct Answer-the inability to conceive a child after 1 year of
unprotected intercourse
intracavitary (fibroid) Correct Answer-a leiomyoma located within the
uterine cavity
, intrauterine contraceptive device Correct Answer-a common form of
birth control in which a small device is placed within the endometrium
to prevent the implantation of a pregnancy
leukocytosis Correct Answer-an elevated white blood cell count
luteal phase deficiency Correct Answer-when the endometrium does not
develop appropriately in the luteal phase of the endometrial cycle as a
result of reduced progesterone production
Mirena Correct Answer-a small plastic T-shaped intrauterine device that
distorts the uterine cavity
obesity Correct Answer-overweight to the point of causing significant
health problems and increased mortality
oligomenorrhea Correct Answer-infrequent or light menstrual periods
oliguria Correct Answer-scant or decreased urine output
oocyte retrieval Correct Answer-the removal of oocytes from ovarian
follicles by aspiration
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