Salute e Malattia - Malattie e problemi del sistema riproduttivo

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

gonorrea

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

clamidia, infezione da clamidia

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

malattia vulvare, patologia vulvare

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

himem imperforato, himem non perforato

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

adenomiosi

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

salpingite

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

gravidanza ectopica, gestazione ectopica

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

cisti ovariche, cisti dell'ovaio

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

infezione da HPV, infezione da virus del papilloma umano

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

epididimite

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

disfunzione erettile

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

uretrite

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

criptorchidismo

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

idrocele

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

iperplasia prostatica benigna, ingrossamento benigno della prostata

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

sindrome dell'ovaio policistico, SOPC

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

malattia sessualmente trasmissibile, infezione sessualmente trasmissibile

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

insufficienza ovarica primaria, insufficienza ovarica precoce

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

endometriosi, adenomiosi

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

prolasso uterino, discesa uterina

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

sifilide

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

malattia venerea, malattia sessualmente trasmissibile

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

vampa di calore, calore improvviso

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

malattia infiammatoria pelvica, infezione pelvica