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intercourse

the sexual act in which the male penis enters the female vagina

STD

an illness that is passed from one person to another through sexual activity

testes

the organs in the male body that produce sperm

ovaries

the organs in the female body that produce egg cells

contraceptive

a method of birth control that prevents fertilization of the egg cell

infertility

the inability to have children

reproductive system

It is important to keep the organs of the _______________ healthy.

gonads

The male and female _______________ produce different sex cells.

sexually active

Every _______________ person should be aware of contraceptive use.

birth control

There are several safe and effective methods of _______________

condom

Using a _______________ reduces but does not eliminate the chance of STD transmission.

genitalia

It is important to have your _______________ examined at regular checkups.

Fallopian tube

Ống dẫn trứng

Ovary

Buồng trứng

Cervix

Cổ tử cung

Uterus

Tử cung

Vagina

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cervix

lower, neck-like portion of the uterus

endometrium

inner lining of the uterus

fallopian tubes

ducts through which the egg travels into the uterus from the ovary

placenta

vascular organ that attaches to the uterine wall during pregnancy

vagina

muscular, mucosa-lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body

ovaries

female gonads; producing ova and hormones

fimbriae

finger-like ends of the fallopian tube

myometrium

muscle layer of the uterus

ovarian follicle

developing sac in the ovary that encloses the ovum

gametes

sex cells; the egg and sperm cells

menarche

the first occurrence of menstruation

menarrhagia

heavy menstrual bleeding

cervicitis

an inflammation of the lower, narrow end of the uterus

galactorrhea

lactation in women who are not breastfeeding

oophorosalpingectomy

removal of one or both ovaries and the corresponding Fallopian tubes

colposcopy

a medical diagnostic procedure to visually examine the cervix as well as the vagina and vulva

dystocia

abnormal or difficult labor

hysterorrhaphy

a suturing of an incised or ruptured uterus

dysmenorrhea

painful menstrual periods

mastoplasty

breast lift procedure