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Procedures and Diagnostic Tests Related to the Female Reproductive System

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- Procedures and Diagnostic Tests Related to the Female Reproductive System (continued) Procedure/Test Description Culdoscopy Examination of the female pelvic cavity using an endoscope (or culdoscope). Dilation and Curettage Surgical procedure in which the opening of the cervix is dilated and the uterus is scraped or suce (D&C) tioned of its lining and tissue A D&C is performed after spontaneous abortion and to stop excessive bleeding from other causes. Doppler Ultrasound Using Doppler instrument placed externally over the uterus to detect the presence of fibroid tumors and to outline the shape of the fetus. Endometrial Biopsy Taking a sample of tissue from the lining of the uterus to test for abnormalities. Episiotomy Surgical incision of the perineum to facilitate the childbirth process. Can prevent an irregular tearing of tissue during birth. Estrogens Urine or blood serum test to determine the level of estrone, estradiol, and estriol. Fetal Monitoring Using electronic equipment placed on the mother’s abdomen to monitor the fetus‘s heart and strength of uterine contractions during labor.
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