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Altered Reproductive Function
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amenorrhea | the absence of menstruation |
| Androgens | |
| Anovulation | the absence of ovulation |
| Atretic | is a decrease in cell size (atrophic) |
| Cryptorchidism | a congenital condition of one or two undescended testes |
| Dysmenorrhea | pain with menstrual periods |
| Dyspareunia | painful intercourse |
| Endometriosis | a condition involving endometrial tissue that is located outside of the uterus |
| Erectile Dysfunction | the inability to achieve or maintain erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance |
| Hirsutism | a condition of excessive body and facial hair |
| Infertility | the inability to achieve pregnancy after 1 year of unprotected intercourse |
| Menarche | the time of the first menstrual period |
| Menopause | permanent cessation of menses for a 12-month period |
| Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) | a condition of excess androgen production from the ovaries |
| Perimenopause | gradual transition between normal reproductive cycles and menopause; also known as climacteric |
| Phytoestrogen | nonsteroidal estrogens found in high concentrations in soy products; also known as insoflavones |
| Spermatogonia | a primitive sperm cell |