gynecological

Concerning women's anatomy

Gynecological describes things relating to the medical care of the female reproductive system—the uterus, ovaries, vagina, and associated organs.

A gynecological exam checks for abnormalities; gynecological surgery might address conditions like fibroids or endometriosis.

She scheduled her annual gynecological appointment.

examination

pelvic exam

Internal reproductive organ inspection

HPV test · hysteroscopy · annual exam · cytology

physiology

menstrual cycle

Monthly female reproductive process

menstruation · cervical mucus · hormonal · menarche · menopause · perimenopause · fertile window

anatomy

uterus

Female reproductive organ

  • ovaryFemale reproductive gland
  • cervixUterine opening to vagina
  • vaginaInternal female reproductive canal

vulva · fallopian tube · endometrium · labia · clitoris · perineum · hymen · vestibule · fornix · fundus

conditions

endometriosis

Displaced uterine tissue condition

vaginitis · prolapse · amenorrhea · dysmenorrhea · ectopic pregnancy · bacterial vaginosis · yeast infection · polyps · adhesions · infertility

procedures

hysterectomy

Excision of the uterus

  • laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
  • D&CUterine scraping procedure
  • LEEPElectrosurgical cervical tissue removal

myomectomy · ablation · cryotherapy · tubal ligation · hysteroscopy

oncology

cervical cancer

Malignancy of the womb's opening

malignancy · staging · chemotherapy · radiation · BRCA · carcinoma · dysplasia · metastasis · brachytherapy · debulking

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gynecologicalurological

Of urinary medicine

testicular · neurological · orthopedic · dermatological · ophthalmological

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