Generalist
This organ is where a fertilized egg implants and grows during pregnancy.
What is the uterus?
What is before 37 weeks?
This is the most common minimally invasive approach for hysterectomy.
What is laparoscopic hysterectomy?
This condition refers to the early onset of puberty.
What is precocious puberty?
This is defined as failure to achieve pregnancy after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse.
What is infertility?
This hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining the uterine lining during early pregnancy.
What is progesterone?
This is the most common cause of antepartum hemorrhage in the third trimester.
What is placenta previa?
This tumor marker is often elevated in ovarian cancer.
What is CA-125?
This common adolescent condition includes painful periods.
What is dysmenorrhea?
This hormone is commonly measured on day 3 of the menstrual cycle to assess ovarian reserve.
What is FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)?
This screening test, commonly done during routine exams, is used to detect cervical cancer and precancerous changes.
What is a Pap smear?
This maternal condition increases the risk of fetal growth restriction.
What is hypertension (or preeclampsia/diabetes)?
This non-surgical treatment option, such as a pessary, can help manage pelvic organ prolapse.
What is a pessary or pelvic floor physical therapy?
This term describes absence of menarche by age 15 despite normal secondary sexual characteristics.
What is primary amenorrhea?
This is the most effective form of reversible contraception.
What is long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)?
This condition is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, often causing pelvic pain and infertility.
What is endometriosis?
This is the first-line medication used in severe preeclampsia to prevent seizures.
What is magnesium sulfate?
This imaging modality, such as ultrasound or MRI, is often used preoperatively for complex pelvic surgery.
What is ultrasound or MRI?
This syndrome presents with hyperandrogenism, irregular menses, and polycystic ovaries, and may begin in adolescence.
What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
This medication can be used for emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
What is levonorgestrel (Plan B)?
This procedure involves surgical removal of the uterus.
What is a hysterectomy?
This first-trimester prenatal screening combines ultrasound measurement with serum markers to assess fetal chromosomal abnormalities.
What is nuchal translucency with serum markers?
This key difference distinguishes prolapse from incontinence.
What is prolapse being organ descent and incontinence being loss of urine control?
This emergency condition presents with sudden-onset pelvic pain and requires prompt surgical evaluation to preserve ovarian function.
What is ovarian torsion?
This medication is used to induce ovulation in patients with anovulatory cycles and may also be discussed when planning fertility preservation before certain medical treatments.
What is letrozole?