| A | B |
|---|
| pap test | used mainly to detect early cancer of the cervix |
| cervical biopsy | done when results of Pap test questionable |
| endometrial biopsy | aspirating endometrial tissue specimens |
| dilatation and curettage | done to diagnose or treat various gynecological problems |
| culdoscopy | allows visualization of uterus, broad ligaments, and fallopian tubes through incision in the posterior vaginal wall |
| colposcopy | used to visualize cervix and vagina |
| hysterosalpingogram | radiographic exam used to be able to visualize the uterus and fallopian tubes |
| sonogram | helps to see soft tissue through sound waves |
| ibuprofen | need to take with some food |
| dysmenorrhea | painful menustration |
| amenorrhea | absence of menstrual flow |
| oligomenorrhea | infrequent menses |
| menorrhagia | excessive bleeding when menustrating |
| metrorrhagia | vaginal bleeding other than during menustrating cycle |
| toxic shock syndrome | associated with superabsorbent tampons or internal contraceptives |
| endometriosis | when endometrium tissue is found outside the endometrium |
| pessary | device inserted in upper vagina to reposition and support the uterus |
| cancer of vagina | abnormal vaginal bleeding |
| cancer of the vulva | most frequent early symptoms are pruritis and genital burning |
| staphylococcus aureus | most often microorganism for cause of mastitis |
