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what the risks are female reproductive anatomy, culdocentesis, cervix needle sample, culdocentesis, checks, abnormal fluid, in the space just behind the vagina, cul-de-sac, a pelvic examination, cervix is grasped, an instrument, lifted slightly, a long, thin needle is inserted, the vaginal wall, below the uterus, a sample is taken of any fluid found, in the space, needle is then withdrawn, asked, walk, sit, short time, there an uncomfortable, cramping feeling, the cervix is grasped, sharp, brief pain, the needle is inserted, this procedure, pain occurs, in the lower abdomen, pelvic regions, tests suggest that fluid present, in the cul-de-sac, test done, a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cyst is suspected, test is now performed infrequently, the availability, effectiveness of ultrasound examinations to detect fluid, in the cul-de-sac, no fluid, in the cul-de-sac, a very small amount, clear fluid, no fluid is found, tests needed, fluid is drawn, cultured, infection is present, nonclotting blood is found, in the cul-de-sac, emergency surgery required, slight risk of puncturing any mass, cyst, ectopic pregnancy that exists, needle should not be inserted too far, such firmness that it penetrates the uterine wall, you, need someone to take home, were given a sedative.