Reproductive system part 2 (2)

phimosis

condition in which the foreskin shrinks to the point where it cannot be pulled back to expose the penis

anorchism

absence of one or both testes

cryptorchidism

undescended testicle (a developmental defect)

hydrocele

accumulation of fluid in the scrotum

balanitis

inflammation of the foreskin and penis

prostatitis

inflammation of the prostate gland

testitis

inflammation of the testicles

erectile dysfunction

inability to maintain or achieve an erection

azoospermia

complete absence of sperm in the semen

oligospermia

abnormally low sperm count in semen

premature ejaculation

climax by the male prior to orgasm by the female and/or within two minutes of penetration

endocervicitis

inflammation of the lining of the cervix

vaginal candidiasis

yeast infection or abnormally high levels of yeast fungus

bacterial vaginosis

sexually transmitted bacterial infection of the vagina

cervicitis

inflammation of the cervix

vulvitis

inflammation of the vulva

endometriosis

condition in which pieces of endometrial tissue escape the uterus and attach to other structures, such as the ovaries

fibroid

benign tumor on the uterus wall

colpitis

inflammation of vaginal lining

trichomonas vaginalis

condition caused by a parasite that leads to vaginal inflammation

miscarriage

termination of pregnancy that occurs in early pregnancy because of a genetic problem or other disorder

preeclampsia

series of pregnancy complications that include high blood pressure, swelling, and high urine protein

eclampsia

an extreme case of preeclampsia; can also include convulsions and coma

breech presentation

Condition in which the feet of an infant present before the head during birth

stillbirth

fetal death before or during delivery

ectopic pregnancy

condition in which a fertilized egg begins to develop outside the uterus

abruptio placentae

condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall too soon before birth

tubal pregnancy

form of ectopic pregnancy in which the egg begins to develop in the fallopian tubes

placenta previa

abnormal implantation of the placenta

sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

diseases transmitted through sexual contact, which affect both males and females

human papilloma virus (HPV)

virus that causes genital warts; can lead to cervical cancer in females

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

virus that leads to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); transmitted through body fluids, including those exchanged during sexual intercourse

chlamydia

sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria; treatable by antibiotics; can lead to infertility in females

gonorrhea

sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria; results in painful urination and unusual discharge from penis or vagina

syphilis

disease caused by bacteria; fatal if left untreated