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Labia majors and labia minors

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Folds of tissue that surround the urethral and vaginal openings.

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Perineum

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The area of tissue between the vagina and the anus.

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Ovaries

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The primary female reproductive organ

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Fallopian tubes

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Connect each ovary to the uterus

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Uterus

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The muscular organ where the fetus grows during pregnancy.

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Cervix

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The narrowest portion of the uterus and opens into the vagina

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Vagina

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The outermost cavity of a woman’s reproductive system and forms the lower part of the birth canal.

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Ovulation

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The cycle in which the ovum is released

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Menarche

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The onset of menstruation and usually occurs between the ages of 11 and 16.

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Female hormones are produced primarily in the ______ and controlling the process of ovulation and menstruation

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Ovaries

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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An infection of the upper female reproductive organ— specifically the uterus, ovaries, and Fallopian tubes

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Ectopic pregnancy

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A pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, most often in the Fallopian tubes

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The most common presenting sign of PID is

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Generalized lower abdominal pain

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Some other signs and symptoms of PID

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Abnormal and often foul smelling vaginal discharge
Increased pain during sexual intercourse
Fever
General malaise
Nausea
Vomiting
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Chlamydia

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A sexually transmitted disease cause by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis

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Signs and symptoms of chlamydia

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Lower abdominal pain
Low back pain
Nausea
Fever
Pain during sexual intercourse
Bleeding between menstrual periods
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Chlamydia infection of the cervix can spread to the….

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Rectum, leading to rectal pain, discharge, or bleeding.

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Bacterial vaginosis

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An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina; characterized by itching, burning, or pain, and possibly a “fishy” smelling discharge.

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gonorrhea

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A sexually transmitted disease cause by Neisseria gonorrheae;
Can grow and multiply rapidly in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract including the cervix, uterus, and Fallopian tubes in woman and the urethra in women and men.

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Symptoms of gonorrhea

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Painful urination associated with burning or itching
A yellowish or bloody vaginal discharge
Usually with a foul odor
Cramping
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Bleeding between menstrual periods
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If a woman has vaginal bleeding, ask about..

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How many sanitary pads she is using per hour

22
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Is drugs were used on a patient who has been sexually assaulted you may see

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Hypotension, bradycardia, abdominal complaints, difficulty breathing, seizures, coma, and even death.