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| Pelvic bones, pelvic cavity |
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| Uterine tube, fallopian tube |
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| Vas deferens, vessel, duct |
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| A diagnostic procedure in which a needle is inserted into the amniotic sac to collect amniotic fluid, often used to detect chromosomal abnormalities or infections during pregnancy. |
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| A common Vaginal infection caused by an imbalance in the natural bacteria of the vagina, often resulting in unusual discharge, odor, and irritation. |
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| C-section= Cesarean Section |
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| A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions made in the abdomen and uterus, often performed when a vaginal delivery is unsafe. |
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| HET= Hormone Replacement Therapy |
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| A treatment involving supplemental hormones, typically estrogen and/or progesterone, used to alleviate symptoms of menopause or hormonal imbalances. |
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| HPV= Human Papillomaviruses |
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| A group of viruses that can cause genital warts and are associated with cervical cancer, as well as other types of cancer in both men and women. |
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| A minimally invasive procedure in which a thin, lighted scope is inserted into uterus through the vagina to examine the uterine cavity and treat abnormalities |
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| A small, T-shaped device inserted into the uterus for long-term contraception, available in hormonal and non-hormonal copper) types. |
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| NICU= Neonatal Intensive Care Unit |
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| A specialized unit in a hospital that provides intensive care to premature or critically ill newborns. |
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| PID= Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
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| An infection of the female reproductive organs, often caused by sexually transmitted bacteria, which can lead to infertility if untreated. |
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| PMS= Premenstrual Syndrome |
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| A group of symptoms, including mood swings, bloating, and irritability, that occur in the days leading up to menstruation. |
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| STIs, STDs= Sexually Transmitted Infections or Sexually Transmitted Diseases |
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| Infections transmitted through sexual contact, caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. |
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Bartholin's Glands
Named After: Caspar Bartholin the Younger, a Danish anatomist. |
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| Paired glands located on either side of the vaginal opening that secrete mucus to lubricate the vulva.Infections of these glands can result in Bartholin's cysts or abscesses, causing pain and swelling in the vulvar region. |
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Cowper's Glands
Named After: William Cowper, an English anatomist. |
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| Also known as the bulbourethral glands, they are small glands in males that produce a pre-ejaculate fluid to neutralize acidity in the urethra. These glands play a role in enhancing sperm viability during ejaculation and reducing damage to sperm caused by residual urine. |
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Named Afer: Alfred Hegar, a German Gynecologist.
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| A clinical sign characterized by the softening of the lower uterine segment during early pregnancy. This is used as an early indicator of pregnancy during pelvic exams. |
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