Reproductive System Disorders

Epididymitis

inflammation of the epididymis,causing pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in the scrotum, usually due to bacterial infections, including STIs

Erectile Dysfunction

the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse

Prostate Cancer

when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the prostate, a small, walnut-sized gland in men below the bladder that helps make semen

Cervical Cancer

when abnormal cells in the cervix grow out of control, forming tumors that can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

enlargement of the prostate gland in older men, where extra tissue growth squeezes the urethra, causing urinary problems like a weak stream, frequent urination, urgency, and difficulty starting or stopping urination, without increasing the risk of prostate cancer. 

Testicular Cancer

abnormal, malignant cells grow in one or both testicles, which are responsible for sperm and hormone production, often starting in germ cells that produce sperm

Endometriosis

when tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrium) grows outside the uterus, forming patches or growths that act like normal uterine tissue by thickening and bleeding each month but have nowhere to exit the body

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

an infection of a woman's reproductive organs that often starts from sexually transmitted infections causing lower abdominal pain, fever, and unusual discharge, and if untreated, can lead to infertility or chronic pain

Toxic Shock Syndrome

a rare, severe, and potentially deadly illness caused by toxins from bacteria entering the bloodstream, leading to a sudden high fever, rash, low blood pressure (shock), and multi-organ failure, requiring immediate medical help. It's often linked to tampon use but can affect anyone with skin wounds, surgery, or other bacterial infections

Yeast Infection

A condition in which too much yeast grows in certain areas of the body and causes symptoms and disease

Amennorrhea

the absence of menstrual periods in a person of reproductive age

Dysmenorrhea

painful menstrual periods, characterized by severe abdominal cramping, often accompanied by back pain, nausea, or fatigue, and can range from mild to debilitating

Menorrhagia

abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, where periods last more than seven days

Premenstrual Syndrome

a recurring pattern of physical and emotional symptoms, like bloating, mood swings, irritability, fatigue, and headaches, that many women experience in the days or weeks leading up to their period

Breast Cancer

a disease where abnormal cells in the breast grow out of control, forming tumors that can spread to other parts of the body, typically starting in the milk ducts or lobules and affecting both men and women, though primarily women

Mastitis

swelling and redness, called inflammation, of breast tissue