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Definition
Abortifacient   Any treatment that causes abortion of a fetus  
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Amenorrhea   Absence of normal menstruation  
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Androgen   Male hormone  
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Atropic vaginitis   Postmenopausal thinning and dryness of the vaginal epithelium related to decreased estrogen levels  
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Chloasma   Hyperpigmentation of skin  
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Condom   Thin flexible penile sheath made of synthetic or natural materials  
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Craniopharyngioma   Pituitary tumor that causes hormonal deficiencies  
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Depot   An area of the body where a substance can accumulate or be stored for later distribution  
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Diaphragm   Rubber or plastic cup that fits over the cervix used for contraception  
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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding   Irregular or excessive uterine bleeding that results either from a structural problem or hormonal imbalance  
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Dysmenorrheal   Difficult or painful menstruation  
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Endometrium   Mucous membrane lining of the uterus  
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Endometriosis   Presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterus  
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Fallopian tube   Narrow passage between the ovary and the uterus  
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Fertility   Quality of being productive or fertile  
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Fertilization   The process by which a sperm unites with an ovum to create new life  
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Gametes   Sex cells, or ova and sperm  
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Hypogonadism   Inadequate production of sex hormones  
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Hysterectomy   Surgical removal of the uterus  
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Inert ingredient   An ingredient that has little or no effect on body functions  
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Infertility   Inability to achieve pregnancy during a year or more of unprotected intercourse  
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Intrauterine device   Contraceptive device inserted in the uterus  
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Kallman's syndrome   Congenital disorder that causes hypogonadism and loss of the sense of smell  
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Klinefelter's syndrome   A chromosome disorder in males  
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Menopause   Termination of menstrual cycles  
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Menorrhagia   Excessive menstrual bleeding  
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Negative feedback   A self-regulating mechanism in which the output of a system input or control on the process; a factor within a system that causes a corrective action to return the system to normal range  
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Oocyte or ova   The female reproductive germ cell  
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Osteoporosis   Loss of bone mass that occurs throughout the skeleton, predisposing patients to fractures  
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Palliative   That which brings relief but does not cure  
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Pelvic inflammatory disease   Infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and adjacent pelvic structures that is not associated with pregnancy or surgery  
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Polycycstic ovary disease   Condition that is characterized by ovaries twice the normal size that are studded with fluid-filled cysts  
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Pregnancy   Condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body after successful conception  
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder   Disorder characterized by the symptoms such as depression, anxiety, hopelessness, sad feelings, self depreciation  
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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  
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Prolactinoma   Pituitary tumor that produces excessive amount of prolactin  
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Salpingitis   Inflammation of the fallopian tube, usually as a result of an STI  
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Sperm or spermatozoa   The male reproductive germ cell  
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Supraovulation   Simultaneous rupture of multiple mature follicles  
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Teratogenic   Causing abnormal embryonic development  
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Toxic shock syndrome   Rare disorder caused by certain staphylococcus aureus strains seen in woman using tampons  
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Turner's syndrome   Congenital endocrine disorder caused by a failure of the ovaries to respond to pituitary hormone (gonadotropin)stimulation  
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Vaginitis   Inflammation of the vagina  
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