Reproductive Exam Flashcards by Cailee Meyers

Causes scrotal swelling due to an accumulation of fluid

Hydrocele

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Testicle is twisted out of position causing sudden and severe pain

Torsion of Testicle

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A decrease in sperm production

Oligospermia

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A procedure done to remove foreskin of the penis

Circumcision

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Condition when the testes do not descent from the abdominal cavity to the scrotum

Cryptorchidism

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Condition of failure to achieve an erection of the penis adequate to permit intercourse

Erectile Dysfunction

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The opening of the urethral meatus on the top surface of the penis glans

Epispadias

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Weakening of abdominal wall allowing intestine to push into the scrotum

Inguinal Hernia

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Blood Test for Syphilis

VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory)

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Serious medical problem seen more in young men ages 15-40

Testicular Cancer

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Swelling of vein in the scrotum causing swelling and discomfort

Varicocele

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The most reliable method for detecting a tumor of the testes

Monthly Testicular Self Exam (TSE)

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The complete inability to reproduce

Sterility

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Produces a yellowish fluid that is rich in fructose and makes up about 60% of semen

Seminal Vesicle

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The tube that carries sperm cells out of a scrotum and forms part of spermatic cord

Vas/Ductus Deferens

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Tightly coiled, comma-shaped tube that lies on top and behind the testes

Epididymis

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The opening of the urethral meatus on the under surface of the penis glans

Hypospadias

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Enlarged ovaries with fluid-filled cysts

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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A collection of symptoms that occur in some women prior to menstruation

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

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Vaginal infection, associated with STI or yeast infections

Vaginitis

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Irregular or excessive uterine bleeding that most often results from a hormonal imbalance

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

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The presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterus

Endometriosis

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Breast lumps that are round, firm , nontender, do NOT move or change in size with menses

Benign Fibroadenoma

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Painful Menstruation

Dysmenorrhea

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Surgical removal of the uterus

Hysterectomy

Surgical removal of an ovary

Oophorectomy

Surgical removal of uterus, fallopian tubes & ovaries

Hysterosalpingo-oopherectomy

Absence of normal menstruation

amenorrhea

Palpable breast lumps that fluctuate in size with menstruation and rarely occur after menopause

Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

The cessation of ovarian function with a decrease in estrogen

Menopause

A Pap smear or test may be a valuable tool in diagnosing

Cervical Cancer

Painful intercourse known as _______ is more common in _______.

Dyspareunia & women

The lining of the uterus that is shed during menstruation

Endometrium

Medical term for miscarriage

Spontaneous Abortion

Early rupture of amniotic sac

PROM

Medical term for a woman who has never been pregnant

Nulligravida

Physicians that diagnose and treat the female reproductive system

Obstetricians & Gynecologists

Placenta placed so that it would be delivered prior to infant during vaginal delivery

placenta previa

The most common site of cancer in women

Breast

Fertilization occurs while the ovum is in the _________

Fallopian Tubes

Pregnancy induced hypertensive disorder in 3rd trimester of pregnancy which can cause loss of fetus

Preeclampsia

The muscle layer of the uterus

Myometrium

Woman pregnant for the first time

Primigravida

Woman that has delivered ore than one infant to the point of viability

Multigravida

Placenta that detaches from the uterine wall suddenly and before delivery

Placenta Abruptio

What are the male accessory organs of reproduction?

Ducts, sex glands, external genitals

What are ducts?

Passageways that carry sperm from testes to exterior

What are sex glands?

Produce protective and nutrient solution for sperm

Testes in scrotum do what regarding temp?

Lower temperature

What is the average amount per ejaculation?

3-5ml

Each ml contains about how much sperm?

100 million sperm

Pouch like glands that produce seminal fluid

Seminal Vesicles

What percentage of seminal fluid volume do the seminal vesicles produce?

60%

Secretion in the ________ is yellowish, think, and rich in fructose to provide energy needed by sperm for motility

Seminal Vesicle

What is shaped like a doughnut and located below the bladder?

Prostate Gland

Prostate secretes......

thin milk-colored secretions

DRE

Digital Rectal Exam

PSA

Prosthetic Specific Antigen

Bulbourethral Glands other name

Cowpers Gland

Cowper Glands other name...

Bulbourethral Gland

Cowpers Gland resembles what?

Peas; in size and shape

The fluid secreted in the Cowper's Gland has what job?

Lubricates terminal portion of urethra

External Male genitals

Penis and Scrotum

Distal end of penis

Glans Penis

Oligospermia

Low Sperm Production

Cryptorchidism

Undescended Testes

Testicular Cancer is most common during what ages?

15-45

Orchitis

Infection of the testis

Epididymitis

Inflammation of the epididymis

Hyperplasia

Overgrowth of cells

Hypertrophy

Enlargement of Prostate

What is the leading cause of cancer deaths in men over the age of 50?

Prostate Cancer

Brachytherapy

Small radioactive "seeds" placed in prostate

Main Prostate Symptoms

- Weak or interrupted urine flow | - Difficulty in Starting to pee

Risk Factors of Prostate Cancer

- Heredity - Lifestyle - Ethnicity

Which ethnicity is prostate cancer more common in?

African Americans

Biopsy of Prostate is indicated if PSA level is ....

10 ng/ml

PSA

Prostate SPecific antigen

Vas Ductens: exterior or interior?

Exterior

Vas Deferens: exterior or interior?

Interior

Main testicular cancer symptom

Heavy sensation in abdomen

What is the most reliable screening method for testicular cancer?

Monthly testicular self-exam

Sex cells have _____ the number of chromosomes compared w/ body cells

1/2

What do ovaries resemble?

Large almonds

How many primary follicles are there at puberty, that are covered with granulosa cells?

400,000

How many mature follicles ovulate during the reproductive lifetime of most women?

350-500

Estrogen is especially important for what part of the body?

Bones

Too much estrogen can cause....

Breast Cancer

Myometrium

Muscle layer of uterus

Menopause usually occurs at ages....

45-50/55

PID

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Premature Ejaculation regarding psychological/physiological

- Psychological | - Rarely physiological

Women peak fertility at what age? Decline?

-Peak at 24, decline at after age 30

Male fertility peak and decline?

Peak at 25, decline after age 40

Hysterosalpingography...

To record uterus/fallopian tubes

Laparoscopy

View through small incision with camera

Cervicitis

Inflammation of the Cervix

Hydrocele = ?

Hernia

Varicocele = ?

Herniation of one of your vessels

Amenorrhea

absence of normal menstruation

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)

Irregular or excessive bleeding resulting from a hormonal imbalance

Exogenous Infection cause

Sexually transmitted

Endogenous Infection cause

Organisms already living inside our body

Myoma or Fibroids

Benign tumors of the uterus

PMS symptoms

Irritability, sleeplessness, fatigue, depression headaches, vertigo

menorrhagia

Heavy flow during period

Pariety

Viable birth (after 24 weeks)

HRT

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Who is most at risk for pregnancy toxemias?

Adolescents & Primigravidas 35-40

effacement

How thinned the cervix is

Dilation

Opening of the cervix

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