Reproductive Disorders

Question 1

Carcinoma

Answer 1

Malignant tumors of the cervix (Cx), ovary, prostate, or testes.

Question 2

Endometriosis

Answer 2

Increased endometrial (uterine lining) tissue that migrates outside the uterus.

Question 3

Fibroids

Answer 3

Benign uterine tumors that may cause excessive uterine bleeding.

Question 4

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID

Answer 4

Inflammation of the ovaries, cervix, uterus, or fallopian tubes, caused by infection that may result in infertility or septicemia

Question 5

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS):

Answer 5

Characterized by symptoms including depression, irritability, mood swings, weight gain, breast tenderness, water retention, and nervousness occurring 7 to 14 days before menstruation.

Question 6

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs

Answer 6

Diseases transmitted by sexual contact such as chlamydiosis, gonorrhea, herpes genitalis, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and AIDS.