Gynecology Clinics Glossary

Minimally invasive surgical procedure using a thin, lighted camera inserted through small abdominal incisions to examine...

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure, a treatment for abnormal cervical cells using an electrified wire loop.

Benign smooth muscle tumor of the uterus, commonly known as uterine fibroids.

Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion; a Pap smear result indicating mild cervical cell abnormalities.

A surgical technique used during hysterectomy to prevent future vaginal vault prolapse by suturing the uterosacral ligam...

Abnormal uterine bleeding that is both excessive in amount and irregular in timing.

Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, typically defined as blood loss exceeding 80ml per cycle.

Having given birth to two or more viable offspring; refers to a woman's parity status in obstetric history.

Surgical removal of uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus.

A woman who has never been pregnant.

Infrequent menstrual periods with intervals longer than 35 days but less than six months.

A minimally invasive procedure to collect mature eggs from ovarian follicles for use in assisted reproductive technology...

Surgical removal of one or both ovaries.

A detailed medical document describing all aspects of a surgical procedure from preoperative preparation to postoperativ...

Surgical removal of ovarian cysts while preserving normal ovarian tissue.

The quantity and quality of oocytes remaining in the ovaries, reflecting a woman's reproductive potential.

Laboratory and imaging assessments used to evaluate a woman's remaining egg quantity and quality for fertility planning.

Twisting of the ovary around its vascular pedicle, causing ischemia and requiring emergency surgery.

The connective tissue and smooth muscle surrounding the cervix and upper vagina, extending to the pelvic sidewall.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal disorder affecting reproductive-aged women characterized by irregular periods, exc...

An infection of the female reproductive organs, typically ascending from the cervix to involve the uterus, fallopian tub...

A surgical mesh device placed around the urethra to treat stress urinary incontinence by providing support during increa...

Medical device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs and treat conditions like pelvic organ prolapse or stre...

Vaginal bleeding that occurs after sexual intercourse, which may indicate various gynecological conditions.