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Question | Answer |
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abortifacent | any treatment that causes abortion of a fetus |
amenorrhea | absence of normal menstruation |
androgen | male hormone |
atropic vaginitis | postmenopausal thinning & drying of the vaginal epithelium related to decreased estrogen levels |
chloasma | hyperpigmentation of skin |
condom | thin flexible penile sheath made of synthetic or natural materials |
craniopharyngioma | pituitary tumor that causes hormonal deficiencies |
depot | an area of the body where a substance can accumulate or be stored for later distribution |
diaphragm | rubber or plastic cup that fits over the cervix for contraception |
dysfunctional uterine bleeding | irregular or excessive uterine bleeding that results either from a structural problem or hormonal imbalance |
dysmenorrheal | difficult or painful menstruation |
endometrium | mucous membrane lining of the uterus |
endometriosis | presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterus |
fallopian tube | narrow passage between the ovary and the uterus |
fertility | quality of being productive or fertile |
fertilization | the process by which a sperm unites with an ovum to create new life |
gametes | sex cells, or ova and sperm |
hypogonadism | inadequate production of sex hormones |
hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus |
inert ingredient | an ingredient that has little or no effect on body functions |
infertility | inability to achieve pregnancy during a year or more of unprotected sex |
intrauterine device | contraceptive device inserted in the uterus |
Kallman's syndrome | congenital disorder that causes hypogonadism and loss of the sense of smell |
Klinefelter's syndrome | a chromosome disorder in males |
menopause | termination of menstrual cycles |
negative feedback | a self-regulating mechanism in which the output of a system has input or control on the process; a factor within a system that causes corrective action to return the system to normal range |
oocyte or ova | the female reproductive germ cell |
osteoporosis | loss of bone mass that occurs throughout the skeleton, predisposing patients to fractures |
palliative | that which brings relief but does not cure |
pelvic inflammatory disease | infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and adjacent pelvic structures that is not associated with pregnancy or surgery |
polycycstic ovary disease | condition that is characterized by ovaries twice the normal size that are studded with fluid-filled cysts |
pregnancy | condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body after successful conception |
premenstrual dysphoric disorder | disorder characterized by symptoms such as depression, anxiety, hopelessness, sad feelings, self-depreciation |
premenstrual syndrome | condition involving a set of symptoms (headache, irritability, depression, fatigue, sleep changes, weight gain) that occur before the start of the menstrual cycle |
prolactinoma | pituitary tumor that produces excessive amount of prolactin |
salpingitis | inflammation of the fallopian tube, usually the result of an STI |
sperm or spermatozoa | the male reproductive germ cell |
supraovulation | simultaneous rupture of multiple mature follicles |
teratogenic | causing abnormal embryonic development |
toxic shock syndrome | rare disorder caused by certain staphylococcus aureus strains seen in women using tampons |
Turner's syndrome | congenital endocrine disorder caused by a failure of the ovaries to respond to pituitary hormone (gonadotropin) stimulation |
vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina |