Amenorrhea -- Absence of menstrual bleeding Cervical eversion (ectropion) -- The migration of cells from the lining of the endocervical canal (endocervix) to the outer portion of the cervix (ectocervix). Often mistakenly termed cervical erosion. Cervical polyps -- Grapelike growths from the surface cells lining the cervix. Cervix -- The narrow opening at the mouth of the uterus Colposcopy -- Inspection of the vagina and cervix with a special scope) Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) -- A procedure in which the cervix is widened, and tissue samples are obtained from the uterine lining. Dyspareunia -- Pain that occurs only (or primarily) during sexual intercourse. Hirsutism -- Unusual hair growth on the face and body caused by an increased production of masculinizing hormones Endometrial tissue -- The tissue that lines the uterus Hysterectomy -- The surgical removal of the uterus (and sometimes other reproductive organs) Hysteroscopy -- Viewing the uterine lining with a camera IUD -- Intrauterine birth control device. Laparoscopy -- A minor procedure involving the insertion of a scope through a small incision in the abdomen to view the ovaries Menorrhagia -- Heavy menstrual bleeding Moniliasis -- Also known as Candidiasis Myomectomy -- Surgical removal of the fibroids that leaves the uterus intact Pap smear -- A procedure in which a small sample of cells is scraped from the cervix and examined under the microscope Peritonitis -- Infection of the abdominal cavity Thrush -- Oral infections Trichomoniasis -- Infection by a tiny, one-celled organism called a protozoan Unopposed estrogen replacement therapy -- Taking estrogen without progesterone Vaginismus -- A condition characterized by involuntary spasms of the vaginal muscles | 
