Blood cells in the urine

BID

A surgical procedure involving a large incision through the abdominal wall to gain access to the abdominal cavity

Thickening of the lining inside of the uterus/womb found on ultrasound

Medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding

inability to hold urine in the bladder

TID

A type of surgery in which small incisions are made in the abdominal wall and a camera can be placed to allow structures in the abdomen to be seen

A benign tumor of smooth muscle. The type of muscle found in the uterus

Uterine bleeding between menstrual periods

Urinating too often, urinating at close intervals

QID

Name for the removal of fallopian tubes?

Painful periods

Combination of both heavy/prolonged bleeding, and bleeding between menstrual periods

A sudden compelling urge to urinate

QOD

Dilation of the cervix and surgical removal of part of the lining of the uterus by scraping

Pain with sex

Absence of menstruation for at least 3 missed periods in a row

Inflammation of the bladder

PRN

Destruction of the lining of the womb via heat or cold
therapy

The abbreviation for 'nothing by mouth'

Irregular uterine bleeding that occurs in the absence of pelvic pathology, general medical disease, and/or pregnancy