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dilation and curettage (D&C)

surgical procedure to widen the cervix and scrape the endometrium with an instrument called a curette

obstetrics

branch of medicine that deals with management of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.

Pap test

laboratory test involving cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions used to determine the presence of abnormal or cancerous cell; primarily used for cervical cancer screening.

pelvic inflammatory disease (PD)

inflammation of some or all of the female reproductive organs; can be caused by many different pathogens

uterine fibroid

benign tumor of the uterine muscle

uterovaginal prolapse

dropping of the uterus due to weakened pelvic muscles; the uterus moves downward into and is sometimes visible outside the vagina

benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland; as the gland enlarges, it causes narrowing of the urethra, which interferes with the passage of urine

circumcision

surgical removal of all or part of the foreskin of the penis

digital rectal examination (DRE)

physical examination in which the healthcare provider inserts a gloved finger into the rectum and palpates the size and shape of the prostate gland through the rectal wall; used to screen for BPH and prostate cancer

erectile dysfunction (ED)

inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection of the penis sufficient to perform sexual acts

prostate-specific antigen assay (PSA)

blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen, a protein produced by the prostate gland

semen analysis

laboratory test involving microscopic observation of ejaculated semen, revealing the size, structure, and movement of sperm; used to evaluate male infertility and to determine the effectiveness of a vasectomy

sexually transmitted infection (STI)

infection spread through sexual contact; STIs affect both male and female reproductive systems, causing damage to organs and potentially serious health consequences if left untreated

transurethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP)

surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue by using an instrument inserted through urethra