The document discusses female reproductive system procedures and gynecology. It defines a total hysterectomy-bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy as the removal of the uterus, cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. It notes gynecology deals with diseases of the female reproductive system, and a gynecologist is a physician who specializes in gynecology. It recommends annual Pap smears for women beginning at age 21 according to gynecology guidelines.

1. The Female Reproductive SystemBy: Arlene RiveraMedical Terminology ClassJuly 7th 2010

2. Total Hysterectomy-bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy(TAH_BSO): The removal of the entire uterus, cervix, both ovaries, and both fallopian tubes. Hysterectomymay be total, as removing the body and cervix of the uterus or partial, also called supra-cervical..

3. Salpingo refers specifically to the fallopian tubes which connect the ovaries to the uterus.

4. Oophorectomyisthe surgical removal of an ovary or ovaries.Hysterectomy is often performed on cancer patients or to relieve severe pelvic pain from things like, endometriosis or adenomyosis.It is also used as a last resort for postpartum obstetrical hemorrhage or uterine fibroids that cause heavy or unusual bleeding and discomfort in some women.

5. The study of the female reproductive system is the medical specialty of gynecology. -Gynecology deals with diseases and other conditions related to breasts, uterus, vagina. It deals with all the health problems regarding your reproductive system.