Acronyms

Below are all the acronyms used in the Subscription ebook.

ACCRM Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
ACON Aids Council of Australia
ACR Urine albumin to creatinine ratio
ACTH Adrenocorticotropic hormone
ADIPS The Australian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society
AFP Alpha feto protein
AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
AIHW Australian Institute of Health & Welfare
AIR Australian Immunisation Register
AIS Adenocarcinoma in situ
ALCL Anaplastic large cell lymphoma
AMBS Australian Modified Bethesda System
AMH Antimüllerian Hormone
AMS Australasian Menopause Society
ANZVS Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society
ARDS Acute respiratory distress syndrome
ART Assisted reproductive technologies
ASCCP Australian Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
ASHA Australasian Sexual Health Alliance
ASHM Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine
ASHR1 First Australian Study of Health and Relationships
ASHR2 Second Australian Study of Health and Relationships
AUB Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
AusPATH The Australian Professional Association for Trans Health
BASHH British Association of Sexual Health and HIV
BBVs Blood borne viruses
BIA-ALCL Breast implant associated-anaplastic large cell lymphoma
BI-RADS Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System
BMD Bone mineral density
BMI Body mass index
BPH Benign prostatic hypertrophy
BRCA1 Breast cancer 1
BRCA2 Breast cancer 2
BV Bacterial Vaginosis
CA 19.9 Cancer antigen 19.9
CA 125 Cancer antigen 125
CAD Coronary artery disease 
CAIS Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
CALD Culturally and linguistically diverse
CBT Cognitive behavioral therapy
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
CF Cystic fibrosis
cfDNA Cell free deoxyribonucleic acid
cFTS Combined first trimester screening
CHC Combined hormonal contraceptive
CHD Coronary heart disease 
CIN Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
CMV Cytomegalovirus
COC Combined oral contraceptive
COCP Combined oral contraceptive pill
COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
COPE The Centre of Perinatal Excellence
CPC Child protection services
CRP C-reactive protein
CRS Congenital rubella syndrome
CSA Child Support Agency 
CST Cervical screening test
CT Computerised tomography
CTG Closing the Gap
CV Cardiovascular disease
CVS Chorionic villus sampling
DAAs Direct-acting antiviral agents
DASS Depression Anxiety Stress Scale
DBT Digital breast tomosynthesis
DCIS Ductal carcinoma in situ
DES Diethylstilboestrol
DEXA Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry
DHEAS Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate
DIE Deep infiltrating endometriosis
DMPA Depo medroxyprogesterone acetate
DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid
DRE Digital rectal examination
DSM-V The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
DV Domestic violence
DVT Deep vein thrombosis
ED Erectile dysfunction 
eGFR Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
EIA Enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay
EOGBS Early-onset group B Streptococcus
EPAS Early Pregnancy Assessment Services
EPDS Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
EPG Protein electrophoresis
ESR Erthrocyte sedimentation rate
EVA Electric vacuum aspiration
FACS Family and Community Services
FAI Free androgen index
FBC Full blood count
FBE Full blood examination 
FDA Food and Drug Administration
FGCS Female genital cosmetic surgery
FGM Female genital mutilation
FGM/C Female genital mutilation or cutting
FIFO Fly-in-fly-out workers
FIGO Federation Internationale de Gynecologie et d’Obstetrique
FME Forensic medical examination
FNA Fine needle aspiration
FOD Female orgasmic disorder
FPU First pass urine
FRA-BOC Familial Risk Assessment – Breast and Ovarian Cancer
FSH Follicle stimulating hormone
FSHR The UK Faculty of Sexual Health and Reproductive Healthcare
FSIAD Female sexual interest and arousal disorder
FTA-Abs Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test 
FXS Fragile X syndrome
GABA Gamma-aminobutyric acid
GBS Group B streptococcus
GDM Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
GnRH Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone
GP General Practitioners 
GTT Glucose Tolerance Test
HBeAg Hepatitis B envelope antigen
HBcAB Hepatitis B core antibody
HbEPG Haemoglobin electrophoresis
HBsAg Hepatitis B surface antigen
HBV Hepatitis B Virus
hCG Human chorionic gonadotrophins
HCV Hepatitis C Virus 
HE4 Human epididymis protein 4
HER2 Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2
HIV Human immunodeficiency virus
HMB Heavy menstrual bleeding
HNPCC Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer
HPLC High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
HPO Human Phenotype Ontology
HPO Hypothalamic pituitary ovarian (axis)
HPV Human papilloma virus
HRT Hormone replacement therapy
HSDD Hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
HSIL High grade squamous intraepithelial lesions
HSV Herpes simplex virus
HT Hormone therapy
HVS High vaginal swab
ICS International Continence Society
ICSI Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
IDC Invasive ductal carcinoma
IE Inhibited ejaculation 
IELT Intravaginal ejaculation latency time 
IGF-1 Insulin-like growth factor 1
IIEF5 International Index of Erectile Dysfunction 
ILC Invasive lobular carcinoma
IMB Intermenstrual bleeding
IOTA International Ovarian Tumour Analysis
IPV Intimate partner violence 
ISD Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency
ISSM International Society for Sexual Medicine 
ISSVD International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease
ITP Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
IUD Intrauterine device
IUI Intrauterine insemimation
IUP Intrauterine pregnancy
IV Intravenous 
IVF In vitro fertilisation
IVP Intravenous pyelogram
K10 Kessler Psychological Distress Scale
KUB Kidney, ureters and bladder
LAM Lactational Amenorrhoea Method
LBC Liquid-based cytology
LCIS Lobular carcinoma in situ
LEEP Loop electrosurgical excision procedure
LFT Liver function tests
LGBTQI Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and Intersex
LGV Lymphogranuloma venereum
LH Luteinizing Hormone
LH/FSH Luteinising Hormone/Follicle Stimulating Hormone
LLETZ Large loop excision of the transformation zone
LMP Last menstrual period
LNG Levonorgestrel
LOH Late onset hypogonadism 
LPU Last pass urine
LSIL Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
LUTS Lower urinary tract symptoms 
MAO Monoamine oxidase inhibitors 
MBS Medicare Benefits Schedule
MCS Urine microscopy, culture and sensitivity
MCV Mean corpuscular volume
MG Mycoplasma genitalium 
MHAHS Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service
MHT Menopausal Hormone Therapy
MMR Measles mumps rubella
MRI Magnetic resonance imaging
MRKH Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome
MS Multiple sclerosis
MSHC Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
MSM Men who have sex with men
MSU Midstream urine
MTOP Medical termination of pregnancy 
MVA Manual vacuum aspiration
NAAT Nucleic acid amplification test
NCSP National Cervical Screening Program
NCSR National Cancer Screening Register
NGU Non-gonococcal urethritis
NHMRC National Health and Medical Research Council
NICE The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
NNDSS The National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System 
NPV Negative predictive value
NRT Nicotine replacement therapy
NSAIDs Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
NSQHS National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
NSU Nonspecific urethritis
NTD Neural tube defect
OAB Overactive bladder
OCP Oral Contraceptive Pill
OHSS Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
OSA Obstructive sleep apnea 
PADAM Partial androgen deficiency of the ageing male
PALM-COEIN Polyp; adenomyosis; leiomyoma; malignancy and hyperplasia; coagulopathy; ovulatory dysfunction; endometrial; iatrogenic; and not yet classified 
PAOD Peripheral arterial occlusive disease 
PAPP-A Pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A
PAS Pregnancy advisory service
PBMG Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Medicines Guide
PBS Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
PCB Post coital bleeding
PCO Polycystic ovaries
PCOM Polycystic ovary morphology
PCOS Polycystic ovary syndrome
PCR Polymerase chain reaction
PDE 5 Phosphodiesterase-5 (inhibitors)
PDPT Patient delivered partner therapy
PE Premature ejaculation
PEACH PID Evaluation and Clinical Health
PEP Post-exposure prophylaxis 
PET Preterm pre-eclampsia
PGE1 Prostaglandin E1
pHSIL Possible high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
PID Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PIGF Placental growth factor 
PKU Phenylketonuria
PMB Postmenopausal bleeding
PMDD Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
PMF Pelvic floor muscle
PMFT Pelvic floor muscle training
PMS Premenstrual syndrome
PO Per os (by mouth)
POC Products of conception
POI Premature ovarian insufficiency
POP Pelvic organ prolapse
POP Progestogen-only pill
POPQ Pelvic organ prolapse quantification
PPV Positive predictive value 
PrEP Pre-exposure prophylaxis
PSA Prostate specific antigen
QoL Quality of life
RACGP Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
RANZCOG The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 
RCOG Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
RCT Randomised controlled trial
REM Rapid eye movement 
RMI Risk of Malignancy Index
RNA Ribonucleic acid
ROMA Risk of malignancy algorithm
RPOC Retained products of conception
RPR Rapid plasma reagin
RSH Reproductive and sexual health 
SHBG Sex hormone binding globulin
SHIM Sexual Health Inventory for Men
SERM Selective oestrogen receptor modulator
SLE Systemic Lupus Erythematous
SMA Spinal muscular atrophy
SNRI Serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors
SSRI Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
STARTTS The Service for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Trauma and Torture Survivors
STEAR Selective tissue estrogenic activity regulator 
STIGMA Sexually Transmissible Infections in Gay Men Action Group
STIPU Sexually Transmissible Infections Programs Unit (NSW)
STIs Sexually transmissible infections
STOP Surgical termination of abortion
SUI Stress urinary incontinence
SVR Sustained viral response
SWAN Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation 
TCAs Tricyclic antidepressants
TDLUs Terminal duct lobular unit
TFT Thyroid function tests
TGA Therapeutic Goods Administration
TGD Trans and gender diverse
TIS Translating and Interpreting Service
TOP Termination of pregnancy 
TORCH Toxoplasmosis; Other – syphilis, varicella, mumps, parvovirus and human immunodeficiency virus, listeriosis; Rubella; Cytomegalovirus; and Herpes
TPHA Treponema pallidum haemagglutination
TPPA Treponema pallidum particle agglutination
TRT Testosterone replacement therapy 
TSH Thyroid stimulating hormone
TSEC Tissue selective oestrogen complex
TSS Toxic shock syndrome
TUIP Transurethral incision of the prostate 
TURP Transurethral resection of the prostate
TV Trichomonas vaginalis
TVS Transvaginal sonography
TVUS Transvaginal ultrasound
UAE Uterine artery embolisation
UEC Urea, electrolytes and creatinine 
UKMEC UK Medical Eligibility Criteria
UTI Urinary tract infection
UUI Urge urinary incontinence
VAN Violence Abuse and Neglect (services)
VDRL Venereal disease reference laboratory
VMS Vasomotor symptoms
VTE Venous thromboembolic event
VZV Varicella-zoster vaccine
WHO World Health Organization

 

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