by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
Ovulation The process by which a mature egg (ovum) is released from the ovary into the fallopian tube, where it can be fertilized by sperm. Ovulation is a key event in the menstrual cycle and is typically preceded by the maturation of an ovarian follicle containing...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
PAP Smear An in office medical screening procedure used to collect cells from the cervix for examination under a microscope. Pap smears are performed to detect abnormal changes in cervical cells that may indicate cervical cancer or precancerous conditions. This...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
PCOS – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome A hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age, defined by a combination of at least two of the following three criteria (Rotterdam criteria): (1) Oligo- or anovulation (irregular or absent menstrual periods), (2)...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
Perimenopause The transitional phase preceding menopause, marked by hormonal changes and irregular menstrual cycles as the ovaries gradually decrease their production of estrogen and progesterone. Perimenopause typically begins in a biological woman’s 40s,...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
PID – Pelvic Inflammatory Disease An infection of female reproductive organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, typically caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, but can also result from other types of...
