the area covering the pubic bone that consists of fatty tissue
What is the mons veneris
100
located 1/3 to 1/2 the way in from the vaginal opening; the femal version of the prostate
What is the G spot
100
the first period
What is menarch
100
symptoms of frequent urination, burning sensation and blood or pus in the urine
What is a urinary tract infection
100
hormone
What is estrogen
200
covered with pubic hair, darker than the thigh skin, nerve ending similar to the mons
What is the labia majora
200
hollow pear shaped organ; contains the endometrium which is what causes the mentrual flow
What is uterus
200
lasts 24-42 days; contains a period that lasts 2-6 days
What is the menstrual cycle
200
screening technique used to detect cervical cancer
What is a pap-smear
300
the shaft can not be seen because it is covered by the hood, made of glans and is used to sexually arouse a woman
What is the clitoris
300
extends from the uterus to the ovaries; transports eggs
What is fallopian tubes
300
has two phases; primary occurs during the menstrual period and secondary occurs before or after a period
What is dysmenorrhea
300
treated with radiation, chemo, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, or lumpectomy
What is breast cancer
400
rich in blood vessels and nerve endings; sensitive to the touch, vaginal opening is located inside this area
What is the vestibule
400
produces three sex hormones; almond shaped
What is the ovaries
400
stimulates the development of the corpus luteum (the portion of the follicle that remains after the mature egg has been released); produces progesterone
What is lutienizing hormone
400
screening tool used to detect breast cancer
What is a mammogram
500
smooth area between the vagina and anus
What is the perineum
500
firm and round; feels like the end of the nose; located in the back of the vagina
What is cervix
500
stimulates the ovaries to release a mature ovum
What is follicle-stimulating hormone
500
a procedure performed for disorders such as bleeding, severe pelvic infection, benign tumors, cancer of the cervix, uterus, or ovaries