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C
Cyst: refers to a fluid –filled sac. The term has been expanded to
refer to all enlargements of the ovary whether fluid is present or not.
D
Dexa Scan: a method of screening to determine bone health.
F
FSH and LH: Hormones produced by the pituitary gland. The levels
become high in menopause.
G
GNRH agonist: refers to a class of drugs that decrease the
production of hormones that normally stimulate the ovary to release
eggs. A temporary menopause-like state results, and tissues that depend
upon estrogen may shrink.
Gynecologic Endoscopy: Laparoscopy and
Hysteroscopy.
H
Hysteroscopy: The use of a telescope placed in the cervix to examine
and perform surgery in the uterine cavity.
I
Imaging studies: refers to procedures such as Ultrasound, X-rays,
CAT scans and MRI in which an image of the body part can be obtained for
evaluation.
L
Laparoscopy:
refers to a minimally invasive surgical procedure commonly performed
with general anesthesia. A telescope and slender instruments are placed
into the abdominal cavity for diagnosing and treating a wide variety of
conditions including fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, ectopic
pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain.
M
Menopause:
refers to the period of time one year after complete cessation of menses
and thereafter.
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery:
Surgery performed using laparoscopy and/or hysteroscopy.
N
Neoplastic cyst: Refers to a cyst resulting from “new growth”, and
distinguishes it from a cyst resulting from normal ovulation.
Neo-plastic cysts may be non-cancerous, (benign) or cancerous,
(malignant). Tumor refers to a neoplastic cyst.
O
Open Surgery:
Surgery performed by making a 4-6 inch incision on the abdomen. This
type of surgery may be necessary in performing myomectomy and
hysterectomy for large fibroids or several small ones.
Osteopenia:
loss of bone, between normal and osteoporosis. Fracture risk is
moderate.
Osteoporosis: loss of bone, more severe than
osteopenia and with high fracture risk.
P
Perimenopause:
refers to the
period of time prior to complete cessation of the menses when a woman
may begin to experience irregular cycles, hot flashes, mood changes and
decrease in sexual desire.
Physiologic cyst:
refers to a cyst that is associated with production and release of eggs.
These may be follicular, (prior to release of the egg) or corpus luteum,
(after release of the egg).
Postmenopausal: similar to menopausal.
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