ACRClassification used in radiology for the interpretation of mammography
ADENOMYOSISVery frequent pathology of the myometrium, usually leading to pain and bleeding.
ADNEXECTOMYSurgical action consisting in removing the tube and ovary.
ADNEXIAAnatomical entity associating the fallopian tubes and ovaries
AMBULATORYSurgery performed in the Operating Room where the patient enters and leaves the facility on the same day.
AMENORRHEAAbsence of menstruation in a woman after puberty and before menopause
AMPAssisted Medical Procreation
ASCUSAbnormal result of a smear that revealed mild cell abnormalities without HPV being detected.
ASSISTED MEDICAL PROCREATIONMedical specialty
BARTHOLIN GLANDTwo excretory glands located on either side of the vaginal fork.
BARTHOLINITYVery painful infection of the Bartholin gland.
BHCGChorionic gonadotropic hormone secreted by the placenta in early pregnancy.
BREAST LUMPECTOMYSurgical removal of a breast nodule
BREAST TUMOR DETECTIONRadiologic technique used to locate a non-palpable breast tumor before exeresis.
CHLAMYDIAEVery frequent sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can cause infertility.
CIN (Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia)Ancient anatomopathological classification of HPV-related cervical abnormalities.
CLINFrench committee for the control of nosocomial infections.
COELIOSCOPIASurgical intervention in which the surgeon works in video surgery.
COLPOCELECollapse of the bottom of the vagina in a woman who has already had a hysterectomy.
COLPOSCOPIADiagnostic examination of the cervix using a microscope.
CONISATIONSurgical intervention performed for the treatment of a cervical pathology.
CONTRACEPTIONMedical or non-medical methods used by a woman of childbearing age to avoid getting pregnant.
CONTRACEPTIVE IMPLANTLong-term micro-dose progestogen subcutaneous contraception.
CONTRACEPTIVE RINGMonthly oestroprogestogenic contraception placed in the vagina.
CURETINGSurgical intervention to empty the uterine cavity.
CYSTOCELECollapse of the anterior wall of the vagina opposite of the swelling bladder.
DERMOIDSOrganic ovarian cyst whose wall is made up of various mature cells, all of which are of epidermal origin.
DIAGNOSTIC HYSTEROSCOPYInvolves inserting a camera into the uterine cavity for diagnostic purposes. May be performed in consultation.
DYSMENORRHEAEPain during menstruation.
DYSPAREUNIAPain during sexual intercourse.
ECTOPIC PREGNANCYPregnancy ectopy that develops outside the uterine cavity and whose outcome will not be an active pregnancy.
ENDO-UTERINE POLYPProtrusion of a mucosal tissue called the endometrium requiring medical attention.
ENDOMETERMucosa lining the endo-uterine cavity.
ENDOMETRECTOMYSurgical action consisting in removing the endometrium by hysteroscopy
ENDOMETRIOMAOrganic ovarian cyst with an endometrium-like tissue wall.
ENDOMETRIOSISA disease in which endometrial-like tissue is found elsewhere than in the uterine cavity.
ENDOMETRIOTIC CYSTEndometrioma
ENDOMETRYEndometrial infection.
ENTEROCELEPresence of bowel bulges during posterior vaginal prolapse.
ESSUREDefinitive contraception by hysteroscopy, now banned in France.
FUNCTIONAL CYSTBenign ovarian cyst with spontaneous regression
HIGH GRADEAbnormal result of a smear that revealed serious cell abnormalities caused by HPV activation.
HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUSFamily of viruses, especially those responsible for dysplastic and cancerous lesions of the cervix
HYSTEROPTOSISA prolapse of the uterus called middle-stage prolapse.
HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAPHYRadiology examination to assess the permeability of the tubes and the uterine cavity for a fertility check-up.
HYSTEROSCOPIAConsists in introducing a camera into the uterine cavity.
INTRACYSTIC HEMORRHAGEBleeding of a functional cyst during its evolution.
INTRAPERITONEAL CYSTECTOMYSurgical procedure performed by laparoscopy to remove a cyst from the ovary.
INTRAUTERINE SYNECHIAEAdherence within the uterine cavity, most commonly corresponding to a scar and which can be a cause of infertility
INTRAUTERINE SYSTEMLong-term contraception, also known as an IUD
IPCIntraperitoneal cystectomy
ISTHMOCELEAka Cesarian Section Scar is a reservoir-like pouch defect on the anterior wall of the uterine isthmus located at the site of a previous cesarean delivery scar
IUD (Intrauterine device)Placement in the uterus of a device with or without hormone as part of long-term contraception
LEUCORRHOEABloodless vaginal discharge.
LOW GRADEAbnormal result of a smear that revealed mild cell abnormalities caused by HPV activation.
MAMMOGRAPHYRadiology check-up to examine the breasts.
MASTECTOMYSurgical removal of one or both breasts, partially or completely.
MDTMMultidisciplinary Team Meetings (management of cancer, endometriosis, prolapse, etc.).
MENOPAUSECessation of a woman's reproductive ability
MENORRAGIESAbnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding
METRORRHAGIAVaginal bleeding between the expected menstrual periods
MUCINOUS CYSTOrganic Ovarian Cyst
NEXPLANONTrade name of the subcutaneous contraceptive implant
NULLIGESTWoman who has never had a pregnancy
NULLIPAREWoman who has never given birth
NUVARINGTrade name of the vaginal contraceptive ring
NYMPHOPLASTYRepair surgery of the vulva labia majora
ONCOGENETICSMedical specialty aimed at establishing the genetic and therefore potentially transmissible nature of a cancer
OVARIAN DRILLINGSurgical technique to pierce immature ovarian follicles.
OVARIAN TERATOMADermoid cyst
PCOSPolycystic ovarian syndrome
PESSARYMedical device inserted into the vagina to repress a prolapse
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS)Frequent syndrome diagnosed by both ultrasound and biological examination
PROLAPSEProtuberance of organs by the vagina
PROMONTOFIXATIONSurgical intervention in which organs are lifted up to the promontory as a treatment of a prolapse
RECTOCELERectum hernia forming a bulge in the vagina aka posterior vaginal wall prolapse
SALPINGECTOMYSurgical action consisting in the removal of a fallopian tube also called salpinx
SALPINGITYInfection of the fallopian tubes predominantly bilateral
SENTINEL NODEOncology procedure allowing only the first lymph nodes to be removed in such a way as to achieve a targeted and less-invasive procedure.
SEROUS CYSTMost frequent organic ovarian cyst
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASEAn infectious disease that can be contracted during sexual intercourse (even without penetration).
SMEARPainless cervical cancer screening examination.
STDSexually transmitted disease
STISexually transmitted infection.
STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCEUnintentional urine loss during effort or coughing.
SUB-TOTAL HYSTERECTOMYSurgical procedure consisting in removing the body from the uterus and leaving the cervix in place.
SUBURETHRAL SLINGProsthetic device placed under the urethra in the management of stress urinary incontinence.
SUCTIONSurgical intervention to drain the contents of the uterine cavity.
SUIStress Urinary Incontinence.
SURGICAL HYSTEROSCOPYConsists in inserting a camera into the uterus and performing a surgical procedure.
SUS (Sub Urethral Sling)Surgical technique to treat stress urinary incontinence.
TORSION OF THE ADNEXIASurgical emergency. Rotation of the ovary around its pedicle causing its vascularization to stop
TOTTrans Obturator Tape sling. Surgical technique in the management of urinary incontinence (SUS)
TOTAL HYSTERECTOMYSurgical action consisting in removing the body and cervix from the uterus.
TUBAL LIGATIONSurgical action resulting in the loss of tubal permeability
TUBAL STERILIZATIONSurgical gesture allowing permanent contraception
TVTTension free Vaginal Tape. Surgical technique in the management of urinary incontinence (SUS)
UDS (Urodynamic Studies)In-office examination to analyze bladder function.
URINARY INCONTINENCEUnintentional urine leakage.
UTERIN FIBROIDBenign tumor of the uterus developed within the myometrium containing fibrous tissue.
UTERIN MYOMAUterine fibroma
UTERINE LEIMYOMAUterine fibroma
VAGINAL FUNGUSMost frequent vaginal infection most likely with Candida Albicans