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Health and Sickness - Reproductive System Diseases and Problems

Here you will learn some English words related to reproductive system diseases and problems such as "urethritis", "chlamydia", and "endometriosis".

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Words Related to Health and Sickness
gonorrhea

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

[noun]
chlamydia

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

[noun]
vulvar disease

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

[noun]
imperforate hymen

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

[noun]
adenomyosis

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

[noun]
salpingitis

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

[noun]
ectopic pregnancy

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

[noun]
ovarian cyst

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

[noun]
HPV infection

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

[noun]
epididymitis

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

[noun]
erectile dysfunction

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

[noun]
urethritis

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

[noun]
cryptorchidism

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

[noun]
hydrocele

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

[noun]
benign prostatic hyperplasia

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

[noun]
polycystic ovary syndrome

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

[noun]
sexually transmitted disease

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

[noun]
primary ovarian insufficiency

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

[noun]
endometriosis

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

[noun]
uterine prolapse

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

[noun]
syphilis

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

[noun]
venereal disease

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

[noun]
hot flash

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

[noun]
pelvic inflammatory disease

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

[noun]
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