What do gravida 0 and para 0 mean in a gynecology report?

Question

Hello doctor,

I consulted a gynecologist a few years back and noticed that my medical records had some terms that I was unfamiliar with. According to one of my medical records, the gynecologist listed me as para 0 regarding pregnancy. A year later, my medical records by a different gynecologist were gravida 0. Is para 0 and gravida 0 the same term? Are both gynecologists saying the same thing? What are para 0 and gravida 0 when used for the same patient?

I saw my medical records by the same gynecologist who listed me as gravida 0, stating that I have a vaginal introitus. What is a vaginal introitus for an adult female? Does vaginal introitus mean intact hymen and small vaginal opening (introitus), or does it mean something else?

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

1. G means gravid uterus. If you are pregnant, you are termed as G, depending upon the number of pregnancies.

2. P means the parous state, meaning if you have been pregnant for more than 20 weeks, you are parous.

Thus both are different.

Intact hymen defines your virginity, and small introitus has nothing to do with virginity. However, if you have any doubt, then get back to me.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Gravida 0 means you were never pregnant. Maybe the other doctor got confused and wrote it wrongly. The two doctors cannot vary in opinion until you have given different histories to them.

Please let me know the complete details for further guidance.

Thank you.