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Reproductive System Disorders

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spermatogenesis   the production of spermatozoa, is a continuous process  
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seminiferous tubules   "sperm factories"  
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epididymis   where the sperm mature  
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ampulla   where sperm is stored for several weeks until ejaculation occurs  
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seminal vesicles   located behind the bladder, provide secretion that includes fructose to nourish the sperm  
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prostate gland   surrounds the urethra at the base of the bladder, adds an alkaline fluid to provide optimum pH of around 6 for ferilization  
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bulbourethral glands   situated near the base of the penis, secrete an alkaline mucus, which probably neutralizes any residual urine in the urethra  
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Follicle-stimulating hormone   initiates spermatogenesis  
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Luteinizing hormone   stimulates testosterone production by the interstitial cells in the testes  
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testosterone   is essential for maturation of sperm  
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Epispadias   refers to a urethral opening on the dorsal (upper) surface of the penis, proximal to the glands  
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Hypospadias   a urethral opening on the ventral (under) surface of the penis; it is considered more severe  
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Cryptorchidism   occurs when one of the testes fails to descend into the normal position in the scrotum during the latter part of pregnancy  
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Hydrocele   occurs when excessive fluid collects in the potential space between the layers of the tunica vaginalis  
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Spermatocele   a cyst containing fluid & sperm that develops between the testis & the epididymis outside the tunica vaginalis  
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Varicocele   is a dilated vein in the spermatic cord, usually on the left side  
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Prostatitis   inflammation of the prostate gland; recurrent infections can lead to prostate cancer; caused primarily by Ecoli  
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Balanitis   a fungal infection of the glans penis that can be transmitted by sexual activity  
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Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)   very common disorder in men; causes urinary obstruction, but is not associated with malignancy  
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gynecomastia   enlarged breasts  
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vulva   female external genitalia; includes the mons pubis, labia, clitoris, & vaginal orifice  
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mons pubis   consists of adipose tissue & hair covering the symphysis pubis  
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labia majora   the outer fold  
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labia minora   long, thin folds of skin extending back & down from the mons pubis, protecting the orificis  
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clitoris   is a small projection of erectile tissue located anterior to the urethra  
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leukorrhea   normal vaginal discharge  
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acini   the basic functional units of the breast tissue  
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dyspareunia   painful intercourse  
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cystocele   protrusion of the bladder into the anterior wall of the vagina  
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rectocele   protrusion of the rectum into the posterior wall of the vagina  
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Menorrhagia   increased amount & duration of flow  
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Metrorrhagia   bleeding between cycles  
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Polymenrrhea   short cycles of less than 3 weeks  
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Oligomenorrhea   long cycles of more than 6 weeks  
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Candidiasis   yeast infection; is a frequent opportunistic vaginal infection in women  
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)   a serious bacterial infection of the reproductive tract, particularly the fallopian tubes & ovaries; usually originates as vaginitis or cervicitis; treatment involves aggressive antimicrobials  
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Leiomyoma (Fibroids)   a benign tumor of the myometrium, the cause of which is unknown  
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome   large ovaries containing cysts & covered with a thick capsule develop  
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Fibrocystic Breast Disease   benign breast disease including a broad range of breast lesions  
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Endometriosis   is a cause of dysmenorrhea & infertility  
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Complications of BPH   Nodules form in inner prostate Urethra is compressed Obstruction of urine flow Incomplete emptying of bladder Infection (cystitis) Hydronephrosis Kidney damage  
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Treatment of BPH   Surgery Flomax (tamsulosin)- relaxes smooth muscle in prostate & bladder, resulting in increased flow of urine  
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