Table of Contents
- 1 Which term describes the procedure that causes the patient to experience surgical menopause if performed on both ovaries?
- 2 Which term describes the Middle central portion of the uterus?
- 3 What is meant by oophorectomy?
- 4 What is the medical term for excessive bleeding?
- 5 What happens puerperium?
- 6 What does it mean when you have varicocele in your scrotum?
- 7 What happens if you have a varicocele in your leg?
- 8 How does a varicocele look like a bag of Worms?
Which term describes the procedure that causes the patient to experience surgical menopause if performed on both ovaries?
The term oophorectomy is used to describe the surgical removal of one or both of the ovaries. It is also called ovariectomy. The surgery may just remove the ovaries, or it may be a part of a hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus and possibly some surrounding structures.
Which term describes the Middle central portion of the uterus?
Chapter 8 – Female Reproductive System
| A | B |
|---|---|
| corpus | large central portion of the uterus |
| fundus | rounded upper portion of the uterus |
| cervix | narrow lower portion of the uterus (Cx) |
| vagina | a 3-inch tube that connects the uterus to the outside of the body |
Which term describes the return of the uterus to its normal size after delivery?
puerperium, the period of adjustment after childbirth during which the mother’s reproductive system returns to its normal prepregnant state.
What is meant by oophorectomy?
An oophorectomy (oh-of-uh-REK-tuh-me) is a surgical procedure to remove one or both of your ovaries. Your ovaries are almond-shaped organs that sit on each side of the uterus in your pelvis. Your ovaries contain eggs and produce hormones that control your menstrual cycle.
What is the medical term for excessive bleeding?
Hemorrhage is the medical term for bleeding. It most often refers to excessive bleeding. Hemorrhagic diseases are caused by bleeding, or they result in bleeding (hemorrhaging).
What is the middle layer of the uterus called?
myometrium
The myometrium is the middle and thickest layer of the uterus wall. It is made up mostly of smooth muscle. The perimetrium is the outer serous layer of the uterus.
What happens puerperium?
The puerperium is the period of about 6 weeks, when we give special attention to the changes occurring in the mother’s body. These changes primarily include the return of the maternal organs to around pre-pregnant sizes and functions, endocrine changes as the placenta is lost, and the onset of lactation.
What does it mean when you have varicocele in your scrotum?
A varicocele is when veins become enlarged inside your scrotum (the pouch of skin that holds your testicles). These veins are called the pampiniform plexus. Out of one hundred males, ten to fifteen have varicocele. It is like getting a varicose vein in your leg.
What does varicocele stand for in medical terms?
A varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel) is an enlargement of the veins within the loose bag of skin that holds your testicles (scrotum).
What happens if you have a varicocele in your leg?
A varicocele is similar to a varicose vein you might see in your leg. Varicoceles are a common cause of low sperm production and decreased sperm quality, which can cause infertility. However, not all varicoceles affect sperm production. Varicoceles can also cause testicles to fail to develop normally or shrink. Most varicoceles develop over time.
How does a varicocele look like a bag of Worms?
With time, varicoceles might enlarge and become more noticeable. A varicocele has been described as looking like a “bag of worms.” The condition might cause a swollen testicle, almost always on the left side. Because a varicocele usually causes no symptoms, it often requires no treatment.