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CSII- Rost

Reproductive System

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Ova (plural ovum) egg(s) produced by the female ovary
Estrogen a hormone produced by the ovaries that helps to regulate the menstrual cycle
Progesterone a hormone produced by the ovaries that helps to maintain the lining of the uterus during pregnancy
Menstruation occurs when the body releases the lining of the uterus if the egg (ova) is not fertilized
Amenorrhea absence of menstrual flow
Mammary glands glands within the female breasts that produce milk
Mastctomy surgical removal of the breast
Menopause occurs when the ovaries in a woman stop ripening and releasing eggs (ova) and lower levels of hormones are produced
Climacteric menopause
HRT hormone replacement therapy (hormones given after menopause)
Pap smear a laboratory test done to ceck for cancer cells of the cervix/uterus
Vaginitis inflammation of the vagina, usually due to infection
PID pelvic inflammatory disease- infection from one of the female reproductive organs that spreads into other organs
Cystocele a protrusion of the vagina into the wall of the bladder
Rectocele a protrusion of the vagina into the wall of the rectum
Gonads the sex glands; ovaries in females/testes in males
Genitalia refers to the external organs of the reproductibe system
Perineum (perineal area) the area of the body between the thighs, including the anus and external genital organs
Sperm the reproductive cell produced by the testicles in the male
Semen the sperm plus the fluids that the sperm travel in
Testosterone a hormone produced by the testes that helps to maitain masculine characteristics
Impotence inability to sustain an erection
Prostate gland a gland located at the base of the bladder in the male which produces fluid for the sperm
Prostatitis inflammation of the prostate gland, ususally due to an infection
Prostatectomy surgical removal of the prostate gland
Urethra the tube which carries urine from the bladder to outside the body
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland which can constrict the urethra, cuasing difficulty with urination
STD sexually transmitted disease
AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
Epididymitis inflammation of the epididymis
Epididymis a coiled tube outside the scrotal sac that stores the sperm and allows them to mature
vas deferens the passageway through which sperm travel that links the epididymis with the urethra
Vaginitis inflammation of the vagina; tissues become reddened, swollen, and tender with possible itching
Vulvovaginitis inflammation of the vagina and vulva (external tissues). May be caused by an infection with a fungus, protozoa, or bacteria
Chlamydia an infection in the reproductive system due to bacteria, chlamydia trachomatis.
Trichimoniasis an infection that causes the development of a gray or yellowish discharge with a strong odor. due to a protozoan infection and treatd with antibiotics.
Gonorrhea a bacterial infetion which may casue a discharge of pus from the vagina or penis, pain on urination, abdominal pain, and irregular vaginal bleeding.
Syphillis the initial symptom is the development of a chancre (an open sore) on the penis or vagina. A fine, red rash then develops over the trunk and upper body.
Genital Warts human papillomavirus (HPV) infection- the presence of viral warts that grow on the skin of the reproductive area
Genital Herpes a viral infection characterized by painful blister-like lesions that occur and reoccur within the reproductive system
Acquired Immune Deficiency Sysndrome AIDS- a viral disease caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PID- inflammatory condition of the reproductive organs ususally due to a sexually transmitted disease
Endometriosis extension of the tissue lining the uterus into the abdomen
Menopause a decrease in hormonal levels of estrogen and progesterone as well as th failure of the ovaries to mature and ripen eggs for fertilization
Postmenopausal bleeding after menopause, only women taking some hormone replacement therapies should have any vaginal bleeding. Any other vaginal bleeding may signify cancer or other medical problem
Prolapsed Vagina/uterus a weakening of the ligaments and muscles that support these structures. The tissues sag, actually extending beyond the normal body openings.
Fibroids non-cancerous growths of muscular and fibrous tissue inside the uterus
Cervical/Uterine Cancer cervical cancer is usually diagnosed with a pap smear. Uterine cancer generally involves the lining of the uterus
Breast cancer the development of a cancerous lesion within the breast tissue that may overwhelm the normal tissues and spread throughout the body.
Erectile dysfunction Impotence- the inability to obtain or sustain an erection due to physical or psychological problem.
Variocele presence of varicose veins in the scrotum. The scrotal sac will become swollen and tender, especially on the left side.
Hydrocele an excessive accumulation of fluid isn a sac on the testicle. It is seen as a painless, swollen area or lump on the scrotal sac.
Balanitis inflammation of the glans penis (tip of the penis) usually due to a bacterial or fungal infection. It may also be an allergic reaction or caused by inadequate hygiene.
Prostatitis bacterial infection resulting in the swelling and enlargement of the prostate gland
Cancer of the testes/prostate a malignancy within the testes or prostate tissue
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