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Women's Health Glossary

Definitions of general medical terms, as well as words related to women's health dieases and conditions.
What is Menstruation?
Definition of menstruation sometimes called period, monthly cycle, or Aunt Flo.
Follicular Phase of the Menstrual Cycle
A clear understanding of what happens during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. Definition of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.
Luteal Phase of the Menstrual Cycle
A simple look at the definition of luteal phase. Learn what happens during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and when it occurs.
Abortion
Abortion defined with additional resources.
Abstinence, Sexual
Sexual abstinence glossary entry with related resources.
Adhesion
Definition of adhesion and how they relate to medical health.
Bartholin's Gland Cysts and Abscesses
Information about the Bartholin's glands and what happens when these glands have cysts or abscesses.
Contraceptive
Definition of contraceptive.
Mortality Rate
Mortality rate definition from the Women's Health Glossary.
Ob / Gyn
Definition of Ob / Gyn.
Tubal Ligation
Definition of tubal ligation.
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