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Altered Reproductive Function
Term | Definition |
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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 |