Reproductive System Flashcards
(5 cards)
What changes happen to our Reproductive System with Aging?
Women - menopause happens, periods stop, and hormone levels drop
Men - testosterone levels slowly decrease, and fertility lowers
Describe: Sexual Transmitted Infections
STI’s are infections passed from one person to another during sex. They can cause symptoms or none at all and can often be treated.
Describe: Post Menopausal Bleeding
vaginal bleeding that happens after a women has stopped having periods for atleast one year. It can be a sign of a health problem and should be checked by a doctor
Describe: Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
BPH is when the prostate gland grows larger but is not cancer. It can cause problems with urinating, like a weak flow or needing to go often.
Describe: Erectile Dysfunction
is when a man has trouble getting or keeping an erection enough for sex.