Women's Health – Gynecology Exam with
Questions and Answers
1. Thelarche - Correct Answer Onset of breast development
2. Early follicular phase - Correct Answer Phase of menstrual cycle with lowest
levels of estrogen/progesterone and resolving moodiness
3. Mid follicular phase - Correct Answer Phase of menstrual cycle with increasing
levels of estrogen, thickening uterine lining
4. Late follicular phase - Correct Answer Phase of menstrual cycle in which
estrogen predominates and triggers an LH surge
5. Ovulation - Correct Answer Phase of menstrual cycle in which cervical mucus
thins and becomes more copious and stringy to be able to transmit sperm
6. Progesterone - Correct Answer Primary hormone secreted by the corpus lutein;
causes PMS symptoms
7. Corpus lutein - Correct Answer Ovarian cyst which secretes progesterone and
has a fixed life span of 9-11 days
8. human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) - Correct Answer hormone produced by
the implanted zygote which sustains corpus lutein for 6-7 more weeks.
9. Menorrhagia - Correct Answer Excessive menstrual bleeding of > 80mL
10. Metrorrhagia - Correct Answer Bleeding between menses
11. Menometrorrhagia - Correct Answer Heavy or prolonged irregular uterine
bleeding
12. Dysmenorrhea - Correct Answer Painful menstruation; major symptom of
endometriosis
13. Menopause - Correct Answer Cessation of menses for one year
14. Hysterosalpingography - Correct Answer a radiographic examination of the
uterus and fallopian tubes involving contrast medium through cervix followed by
fluoroscopic observations/film
, 15. Sonohysterography - Correct Answer procedure using sound waves and normal
saline to examine the uterus
16. Endometrial biopsy - Correct Answer removal of a sample of uterine
endometrium for microscopic study by using SMALL DIAMETER suction
catheter; dx method of choice for endometrial cancer
17. loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) - Correct Answer gynecologic
procedure that uses a thin, low-voltage electrified wire loop to cut out abnormal
tissue in the cervix; mode of therapy for cervical lesions
18. Hysteroscopy - Correct Answer Visual examination of uterine cavity through
fiber optic instrument; used to visualize polyps, adhesions, myoma
19. Laparoscopy - Correct Answer Visualization of the pelvic/abdominal cavity with
endoscopic telescope; used to dx and treat uterine fibroids, endometriosis, cysts,
adhesions, hysterectomy
20. Gravidity - Correct Answer Total number of pregnancies; includes current
pregnancy
21. Parity - Correct Answer pregnancy outcomes
22. Dorsal lithotomy - Correct Answer Examination/operative position wherein the
patient lies on back with buttocks positioned at the break in the operating table;
the thighs and legs are flexed at right angles and simultaneously placed in
stirrups
23. Breast self-exam - Correct Answer exam performed monthly by females to
check for changes in breast tissue; should begin at age 20 and optimal time is
ONE WEEK AFTER PERIOD
24. Condom - Correct Answer Only type of contraceptive which protects against
STIs
25. DMPA - Correct Answer Birth control injection which blocks LH surge, prevents
implantation and thickens cervical mucus to inhibit sperm mobility; indicated for
at least three months of contraception and when estrogen use is contraindicated
26. Contraceptive patch - Correct Answer Birth control method indicated when pt.
has compliance issues; same mechanism as oral contraceptive pill and applied
ONCE A WEEK
Questions and Answers
1. Thelarche - Correct Answer Onset of breast development
2. Early follicular phase - Correct Answer Phase of menstrual cycle with lowest
levels of estrogen/progesterone and resolving moodiness
3. Mid follicular phase - Correct Answer Phase of menstrual cycle with increasing
levels of estrogen, thickening uterine lining
4. Late follicular phase - Correct Answer Phase of menstrual cycle in which
estrogen predominates and triggers an LH surge
5. Ovulation - Correct Answer Phase of menstrual cycle in which cervical mucus
thins and becomes more copious and stringy to be able to transmit sperm
6. Progesterone - Correct Answer Primary hormone secreted by the corpus lutein;
causes PMS symptoms
7. Corpus lutein - Correct Answer Ovarian cyst which secretes progesterone and
has a fixed life span of 9-11 days
8. human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) - Correct Answer hormone produced by
the implanted zygote which sustains corpus lutein for 6-7 more weeks.
9. Menorrhagia - Correct Answer Excessive menstrual bleeding of > 80mL
10. Metrorrhagia - Correct Answer Bleeding between menses
11. Menometrorrhagia - Correct Answer Heavy or prolonged irregular uterine
bleeding
12. Dysmenorrhea - Correct Answer Painful menstruation; major symptom of
endometriosis
13. Menopause - Correct Answer Cessation of menses for one year
14. Hysterosalpingography - Correct Answer a radiographic examination of the
uterus and fallopian tubes involving contrast medium through cervix followed by
fluoroscopic observations/film
, 15. Sonohysterography - Correct Answer procedure using sound waves and normal
saline to examine the uterus
16. Endometrial biopsy - Correct Answer removal of a sample of uterine
endometrium for microscopic study by using SMALL DIAMETER suction
catheter; dx method of choice for endometrial cancer
17. loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) - Correct Answer gynecologic
procedure that uses a thin, low-voltage electrified wire loop to cut out abnormal
tissue in the cervix; mode of therapy for cervical lesions
18. Hysteroscopy - Correct Answer Visual examination of uterine cavity through
fiber optic instrument; used to visualize polyps, adhesions, myoma
19. Laparoscopy - Correct Answer Visualization of the pelvic/abdominal cavity with
endoscopic telescope; used to dx and treat uterine fibroids, endometriosis, cysts,
adhesions, hysterectomy
20. Gravidity - Correct Answer Total number of pregnancies; includes current
pregnancy
21. Parity - Correct Answer pregnancy outcomes
22. Dorsal lithotomy - Correct Answer Examination/operative position wherein the
patient lies on back with buttocks positioned at the break in the operating table;
the thighs and legs are flexed at right angles and simultaneously placed in
stirrups
23. Breast self-exam - Correct Answer exam performed monthly by females to
check for changes in breast tissue; should begin at age 20 and optimal time is
ONE WEEK AFTER PERIOD
24. Condom - Correct Answer Only type of contraceptive which protects against
STIs
25. DMPA - Correct Answer Birth control injection which blocks LH surge, prevents
implantation and thickens cervical mucus to inhibit sperm mobility; indicated for
at least three months of contraception and when estrogen use is contraindicated
26. Contraceptive patch - Correct Answer Birth control method indicated when pt.
has compliance issues; same mechanism as oral contraceptive pill and applied
ONCE A WEEK
