gonorrhea
/ˌɡɑnɝˈiə/
noun
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
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1One of my friends got gonorrhea in his throat.
2You have gonorrhea of the ear, nose, and throat.
3- What's gonorrhea?
4Oral gonorrhea is not a joke.
5You guys know about Gonorrhea.
chlamydia
/kɫæˈmaɪdiə/, /kɫæˈmɪdiə/
noun
a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia
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1People get chlamydia from other people mostly.
2Because many koalas have chlamydia.
3So chlamydia is completely treatable with antibiotics.
4- Can one get chlamydia of the eye?
5Just don't get chlamydia.
vulvar disease
/vˈʌlvɑːɹ dɪzˈiːz/
noun
various conditions affecting the external female genitalia, including infections, inflammation, dermatological disorders, and abnormal growths, with associated symptoms like itching, pain, and redness.

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imperforate hymen
/ɪmpˈɜːfɚɹˌeɪt hˈaɪmɛn/
noun
hymen that is completely closed so that menstrual blood cannot flow out

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adenomyosis
/ˌædənˌɑːmɪˈoʊsɪs/
noun
the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
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1The endometrium may also grow into the muscular wall of the uterus, in which case, the condition is known as adenomyosis.
salpingitis
/sˌælpɪndʒˈaɪɾɪs/
noun
inflammation of a Fallopian tube (usually the result of infection spreading from the vagina or uterus) or of a Eustachian tube
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1Now, PID is most problematic when the infection reaches the fallopian tubes, in which case it’s called salpingitis.
ectopic pregnancy
/ɛktˈɑːpɪk pɹˈɛɡnənsi/
noun
pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus
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1Being in the CLINIC when I was EXPERIENCING a life-threatening Ectopic Pregnancy, they took me to the hospital.
ovarian cyst
/oʊvˈɛɹiən sˈɪst/
noun
a cystic tumor (usually benign) of the ovary

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HPV infection
/ˌeɪtʃpˌiːvˈiː ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
noun
a sexually transmitted infection associated with conditions like genital warts and various types of cancers

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epididymitis
/ˌɛpɪdˌɪdɪmˈaɪɾɪs/
noun
painful inflammation of the epididymis
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1And then while this is happening, the spices are also toasting in the butter, they're getting so aromatic, you can smell the spermadic core, is that a little epididymitis I see?
2My epididymitis was inflamed when I got a hernia from picked up Ret in an episode of GMM.
3In boys, usually in adolescents and young men, mumps can infect the testicles and epididymis, and cause orchitis and epididymitis, respectively, most often on just one side.
4Alright, as a quick review, mumps is very contagious and spreads through the air by respiratory droplets, and most classically infects the salivary parotid glands, causing them to become swollen, but can also cause meningitis, encephalitis, orchitis, and epididymitis.
erectile dysfunction
/ɪɹˈɛktaɪl dɪsfˈʌŋkʃən/
noun
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
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1It’s important to speak to a doctor as soon as you notice symptoms associated with Erectile Dysfunction.
2Besides dealing with Erectile Dysfunction, a low libido all together could also be a sign of a male hormone imbalance.
urethritis
/jˌʊɹɪθɹˈaɪɾɪs/
noun
inflammation of the urethra; results in painful urination
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1An infection of the urethra, or urethritis, may cause burning sensation when urinating and cloudy discharge.
cryptorchidism
/kɹˈɪptoːɹkˌɪdɪzəm/
noun
failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops
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1And also cryptorchidism, which means that little kids don't have fully descended testicles when they're born.
hydrocele
/hˈaɪdɹoʊsəl/
noun
disorder in which serous fluid accumulates in a body sac (especially in the scrotum)

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benign prostatic hyperplasia
/bɪnˈaɪn pɹəstˈæɾɪk hˌaɪpɚplˈeɪʒə/
noun
enlarged prostate; appears to be part of the natural aging process

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polycystic ovary syndrome
/pˌɑːlɪsˈɪstɪk ˈoʊvɚɹi sˈɪndɹoʊm/
noun
a hormonal disorder with symptoms like ovarian cysts, irregular periods, excess hair growth, and fertility issues
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1For example, where Western medicine sees Endometriosis or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, TCM sees blood stagnation or mucus.
2Even Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which is also caused by hormonal imbalance, can be a factor.
3Another culprit for excessive body and facial hair is PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome.
4The TV host explained that after having children and being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Hashimoto's Disease, she really had to learn how to listen to her body's cues.
sexually transmitted disease
/sˈɛkʃuːəli tɹænsmˈɪɾᵻd dɪzˈiːz/
noun
a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact

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primary ovarian insufficiency
/pɹˈaɪmɚɹi oʊvˈɛɹiən ɪnsəfˈɪʃənsi/
noun
a condition where the ovaries lose function before age 40, leading to hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and fertility issues

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endometriosis
/ˌɛndoʊˌmɛtɹiˈoʊsɪs/
noun
the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
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1Endometriosis is very common.
2Endometriosis usually develops several years after the start of menstruation.
3I have endometriosis.
4So, endometriosis affects one in 10 women.
5- I have endometriosis.
uterine prolapse
/jˈuːɾɚɹˌiːn pɹˈɑːlæps/
noun
a condition where the uterus descends from its normal position into the vaginal canal, causing symptoms like pelvic pressure and urinary/bowel issues

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syphilis
/ˈsɪfəɫɪs/
noun
a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
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1That disease was syphilis.
2So, tertiary syphilis can be the cause of death.
3- Is not syphilis.
4Rather men mostly wore the wigs because of syphilis.
5"Syphilis hurts!"
venereal disease
/vɛnˈiəɹɪəl dɪzˈiːz/
noun
a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact

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