Adnexa = accessory structures of uterus = fallopian tubes, ovaries, supporting ligaments
Fimbriae = ends of uterine tube = singular form is fimbria, pronounced fim-bree-uh; plural is fimbriae, prounced fim-bree-ee = they collect ova and deliver them to the tubes
uterine and fallopian tubes are the same thing
uterus = womb = egg implants and develops
men/o = menstruation, menses; from greek for month - womb sloughes off during menstruation
metro/o, metri/o = uterus
metrorrhagia vs. menorrhagia- meno refers to monthly which is consistent, so menorrhagia happens with the regular monthly period, while metrorrhagia happens irregularly- menorrhagia is often due to fibroids, and metrorrhagia may be due to tumor or IUD (intra-uterine device)
endometriosis = abnormal growth of endometrium (inner uterus) outside the uterus, e.g. in the ovaries, peritoneum, small intestine; symptoms are dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, infertility, and dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
dysmenorrhea = painful menstrual flow
dys- = bad painful or difficult
-rrhea = flow or discharge
dyspareunia = painful intercourse, from the greek pareunos for ‘lying beside’ (para = beside, eune = bed)
