Reproductive System Diseases and Problems: English Vocabulary List

a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, affecting the genital and, occasionally, other mucous membrane areas

"Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection."

"Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can affect the genitals rectum and throat."

a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, affecting the genital and, sometimes, other areas

"Chlamydia often has no symptoms."

"Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria that often has no symptoms."

various conditions affecting the external female genitalia, including infections, inflammation, dermatological disorders, and abnormal growths, with associated symptoms like itching, pain, and redness

"Vulvar disease affects the external female genitals."

"Vulvar disease refers to any abnormal condition or disorder affecting the external female genitalia."

a condition where the hymen, a thin membrane at the opening of the vagina, completely covers the vaginal opening, causing an obstruction

"Imperforate hymen blocks the vaginal opening."

"Imperforate hymen is a congenital disorder where a membrane completely blocks the vaginal opening."

a condition where tissue from the uterus lining grows into the muscular wall, causing pain and menstrual changes

"Adenomyosis causes painful heavy periods."

"Adenomyosis is a condition where the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows into the muscular wall of the uterus."

the inflammation of the fallopian tubes, often caused by a bacterial infection, and it can lead to pelvic pain and fertility issues

"Salpingitis inflames the fallopian tubes."

"Salpingitis is inflammation of the fallopian tubes usually caused by a bacterial infection."

a condition where a fertilized egg implants and begins to develop outside the uterus, most commonly in a fallopian tube, instead of the uterus itself

"Ectopic pregnancy is life-threatening."

"An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus."

a fluid-filled sac that forms on or within the ovaries, and it is a common condition that usually resolves on its own

"Ovarian cysts often cause pelvic pain."

"Ovarian cysts are fluid filled sacs that form on or inside an ovary and often cause no symptoms."

a sexually transmitted infection associated with conditions like genital warts and various types of cancers

"HPV infection can cause genital warts."

"HPV infection is a common viral infection that can cause genital warts and certain types of cancer."

the inflammation of the tube behind the testicle, often causing pain and swelling, usually due to a bacterial infection

"Epididymitis inflames the epididymis."

"Epididymitis is inflammation of the coiled tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm."

a condition where a man has difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for sexual activity

"Erectile dysfunction prevents maintaining an erection."

"Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse."

the inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body, often caused by infection

"Urethritis inflames the urethra."

"Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra often caused by a bacterial infection or virus."

a condition in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum during fetal development

"Cryptorchidism means undescended testicles."

"Cryptorchidism is a condition where one or both of the testicles fail to descend into the scrotum."

a fluid-filled sac surrounding the testicle, causing swelling in the scrotum

"Hydrocele causes scrotal swelling."

"A hydrocele is a swelling in the scrotum caused by a buildup of fluid around the testicle."

a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, which can cause urinary problems in men as they age

"He has BPH."

"Many older men develop benign prostatic hyperplasia, which can lead to frequent urination and difficulty emptying the bladder."

a hormonal disorder with symptoms like ovarian cysts, irregular periods, excess hair growth, and fertility issues

"She has polycystic ovary syndrome."

"Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age causing irregular periods."

an infection transmitted through sexual activity, involving bodily fluid exchange or direct skin-to-skin contact

"Sexually transmitted disease spreads through unprotected sex."

"A sexually transmitted disease is an infection passed from one person to another through sexual contact."

a condition where the ovaries lose function before age 40, leading to hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and fertility issues

"Primary ovarian insufficiency affects young women's hormones."

"Primary ovarian insufficiency is a condition where the ovaries stop functioning normally before the age of forty."

a medical condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and potential fertility issues

"Endometriosis causes severe pelvic pain."

"Endometriosis is a painful disorder where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus."

a condition where the uterus descends from its normal position into the vaginal canal, causing symptoms like pelvic pressure and urinary or bowel issues

"Uterine prolapse drops the uterus."

"Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus descends into the vagina because of weakened pelvic floor muscles."

a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, progressing through stages and potentially causing severe complications

"Syphilis has four stages."

"Syphilis is a bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact that starts as a painless sore."

infections transmitted through sexual activity, including conditions like chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and others

"Venereal disease is another name for STD."

"Venereal disease is an older term for a sexually transmitted infection caused by sexual contact."

a sudden feeling of intense heat, often associated with sweating and redness, commonly experienced during menopause

"Hot flash suddenly warms her body."

"A hot flash is a sudden feeling of warmth often over the face neck and chest caused by hormonal changes."

an infection of the female reproductive organs, often caused by sexually transmitted bacteria

"Pelvic inflammatory disease needs quick treatment."

"Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the female reproductive organs often caused by sexually transmitted bacteria."