PRENATAL CARE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
Gynecology - Correct Answer the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the
reproductive organs of women. The gynecologic examination is frequently and routinely
performed in the medical office and generally includes a breast examination and pelvic
examination.
PURPOSE: - Correct Answer is to assess the health of the female reproductive organs
to detect early signs of disease, leading to early diagnosis and treatment.
Amenorrhea - Correct Answer absence or cessation of the menstrual period.
Amenorrhea occurs normally before puberty, during pregnancy, and after menopause.
Cervix - Correct Answer the lower narrow end of the uterus that opens in the vagina.
Dysmenorrhea - Correct Answer pain associated with the menstrual period.
Dyspareunia - Correct Answer pain in the vagina or pelvis experienced by a woman
during sexual intercourse.
Dysplasia - Correct Answer the growth of abnormal cells. Dysplasia is a precancerous
condition that may or may not develop into cancer.
Menopause - Correct Answer the permanent cessation of menstruation, which usually
occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 with an average age of 51.
Menorrhagia - Correct Answer excessive bleeding during a menstrual period, in the
number of days, the amount of blood, or both. Also called dysfunctional uterine bleeding
(DUB)
Perineum - Correct Answer the external region between the vaginal orifice and the
anus in a female and between the scrotum and the anus in a male.
BSE - Correct Answer BREAST SELF EXAMINATION
-the American college of obstetricians and gynecologists recommend every woman 20
years of age and older to do a self-examination .