ENA Gynecologic Emergencies Questions and Answers
External female genitalia is called the ... - ANSWERpudendum
The area between the vaginal opening and the anus - ANSWERperineum
In the female, what is homologous to the glans penis of the male? - ANSWERclitoris
Why are women more prone than men to get UTIs? - ANSWERA woman's urethra is
shorter than a male's
These glands secrete mucus that acts as lubricant during intercourse -
ANSWERBartholin Glands
If this remains undetected until puberty, it will block the flow of the first menses,
resulting in relatively acute pain, with severe constipation and low back pain among
presenting symptoms - ANSWERimperforate hymen
What three phases make up the menstrual cycle? - ANSWER1.) menstrual phase
2.) preovultory phase
3.) post ovulatory phase
What is the term for "first period?" - ANSWERmenarche
What does "Mittelschmerz" stand for? - ANSWER"Middle pain"
Painful menses - ANSWERdysmenorrhea
Cessation of menses - ANSWERAmenorrhea
What is the most common cause of amenorrhea? - ANSWERpregnancy
The term meaning blood flow or intermittent spotting of blood -
ANSWERmetrorrhagia
This results when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, generally on the
surface of he abdominal and pelvic organs - ANSWEREndometriosis
An inflammation or irritation of the endometrium (uterine lining) most commonly
caused by infection - ANSWEREndometritis
One of the leading causes of infertility in women - ANSWEREndometriosis
What is the most common symptom of endometriosis? - ANSWERpain
One of the most common causes of women presenting to an emergency service with
a chief complaint of abdominal pain - ANSWERPID
External female genitalia is called the ... - ANSWERpudendum
The area between the vaginal opening and the anus - ANSWERperineum
In the female, what is homologous to the glans penis of the male? - ANSWERclitoris
Why are women more prone than men to get UTIs? - ANSWERA woman's urethra is
shorter than a male's
These glands secrete mucus that acts as lubricant during intercourse -
ANSWERBartholin Glands
If this remains undetected until puberty, it will block the flow of the first menses,
resulting in relatively acute pain, with severe constipation and low back pain among
presenting symptoms - ANSWERimperforate hymen
What three phases make up the menstrual cycle? - ANSWER1.) menstrual phase
2.) preovultory phase
3.) post ovulatory phase
What is the term for "first period?" - ANSWERmenarche
What does "Mittelschmerz" stand for? - ANSWER"Middle pain"
Painful menses - ANSWERdysmenorrhea
Cessation of menses - ANSWERAmenorrhea
What is the most common cause of amenorrhea? - ANSWERpregnancy
The term meaning blood flow or intermittent spotting of blood -
ANSWERmetrorrhagia
This results when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, generally on the
surface of he abdominal and pelvic organs - ANSWEREndometriosis
An inflammation or irritation of the endometrium (uterine lining) most commonly
caused by infection - ANSWEREndometritis
One of the leading causes of infertility in women - ANSWEREndometriosis
What is the most common symptom of endometriosis? - ANSWERpain
One of the most common causes of women presenting to an emergency service with
a chief complaint of abdominal pain - ANSWERPID
